Average Rent in Essex, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Essex, NJ Rents

Essex rentals average $1,599 for a studio rental to $2,925 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $625 (-31.24%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $1,375. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $163 (8.67%) year-over-year from $1,875 to $2,038. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.49%) year-over-year from $2,342 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.25%) year-over-year from $2,667 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $783 (-20.17%) year-over-year from $3,883 to $3,100. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 9.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,375	$2,000 (-31.24%)	$1,793 (-23.33%)
1 BR	$19.06	$2,038	$1,875 (8.67%)	$1,558 (30.75%)
2 BR	$20.14	$2,400	$2,342 (2.49%)	$2,100 (14.29%)
3 BR	$15.10	$2,700	$2,667 (1.25%)	$2,250 (20.00%)
4+ BR	$9.26	$3,100	$3,883 (-20.17%)	$3,500 (-11.43%)

Historical Rents in Essex, NJ

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Top Cities Near Essex

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Essex. The average rent in Essex is currently $2,850 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Essex, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,895 per month.

Let's compare Essex, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Essex, NJ is 11.01% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.48% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Essex, NJ are about 17.71% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 46.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Essex, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,575	$1,650	$2,200	$2,300
Jersey City, NJ	$1,850	$2,350	$2,450	$2,550
Hackensack, NJ	$1,535	$2,298	$2,825	$2,650
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,100	$2,600	$2,675
Yonkers, NY	$1,895	$2,300	$2,550	$2,700
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$2,048	$2,550	$2,850
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,775	$2,700	$3,445	$3,194
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,300	$3,650	$3,198
Edgewater, NJ	$2,455	$2,700	$5,075	$3,500
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,695	$6,118	$4,895

Top Neighborhoods Near Essex

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Essex. Some of these neighborhoods include Astoria, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Bushwick. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 total neighborhoods in or near Essex, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Essex, NJ is currently around $4,690 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,690. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Essex's average rent, which is only $2,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Essex, Park Hill has the most affordable average rent at $2,350 per month. Whereas, at $8,295 average rent per month, Little Italy is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Essex. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,650	$3,200	$4,000	$3,400
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,350	$3,800	$3,650
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,124	$3,213	$3,695	$3,700
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,220	$3,500	$3,680	$3,800
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,071	$3,553	$4,600	$3,845
Harlem, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,389	$3,895	$3,850
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,385	$4,225	$3,900
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,465	$4,426	$6,499	$4,426
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,610	$4,395	$6,325	$4,500
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,648	$7,200	$4,548
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,599	$4,498	$6,251	$4,690
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,500	$6,450	$4,695
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,625	$5,295	$4,700
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,846	$7,255	$5,250
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,097	$5,335	$7,000	$5,295
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,993	$4,591	$5,980	$5,315
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,735	$4,683	$7,107	$5,345
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,098	$5,150	$5,800	$5,400
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,908	$5,145	$7,450	$5,495
NoLita, New York, NY	$4,625	$5,495	$6,995	$5,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,990	$5,500	$8,000	$5,595
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,825	$5,298	$7,063	$5,600
East Village, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,295	$5,995	$5,600
West Village, New York, NY	$4,295	$5,500	$7,395	$5,600
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,725	$6,300	$7,625	$5,765
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,300	$6,182	$9,500	$6,107
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,716	$8,551	$6,331
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,395	$5,745	$5,995	$6,495
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$4,926	$6,203	$6,520	$6,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,600	$6,500	$6,995

Top Counties Near Essex

There are a total of 16 counties located by Essex, NJ. Some of these counties include Passaic, NJ, Hudson, NJ, and Mount Vernon, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,975. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Passaic, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,400, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Essex, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Essex, NJ is 28.74% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Essex, NJ is 21.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Essex, NJ is 19.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Passaic, NJ	$1,800	$1,985	$2,400	$2,500
Hudson, NJ	$2,222	$2,456	$2,600	$2,600
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,100	$2,600	$2,675
Yonkers, NY	$1,895	$2,300	$2,550	$2,700
Union, NJ	N/A	$1,923	$2,600	$2,800
Bergen, NJ	$1,625	$2,150	$2,850	$3,059
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,524	$2,775	$3,620	$3,234
Queens, New York, NY	$3,346	$3,392	$4,100	$3,630
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,100	$5,066	$4,250
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,100	$6,755	$5,400

Top Zipcodes Near Essex

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Essex, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,958.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,677. That's at least $96 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Essex, NJ is $4,723 per month. Or in other words, $84 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,330 per month. Which comes out to $83 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Essex, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$3,850	$4,750	$6,393	$5,000
10019, New York, NY	$3,867	$4,695	$7,034	$5,000
10003, New York, NY	$4,300	$5,400	$6,495	$5,650
10009, New York, NY	$3,150	$4,500	$5,995	$5,995
10038, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,345	$6,999	$5,550
10025, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,400	$6,095	$4,700
10036, New York, NY	$3,895	$5,000	$7,550	$5,295
11201, New York, NY	$3,606	$4,500	$6,295	$4,817
10017, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,250	$10,575	$5,870
10022, New York, NY	$3,825	$5,400	$6,900	$5,650

Frequently Asked Questions - Essex Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Essex, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Essex, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Essex, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Essex, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Essex, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,599. There are a total of 15 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Essex.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Essex, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,925 and an average price per square feet of $19.06. There are a total of 52 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Essex.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Essex, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $20.14. There are a total of 112 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Essex.

How have rent prices in Essex, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Essex, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Essex, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Essex, NJ is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.