Average Rent in Essex, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Essex, NJ Rents

Essex rentals average $1,575 for a studio rental to $2,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,250, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $350 (-17.93%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (4.00%) year-over-year from $1,875 to $1,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $38 (-1.64%) year-over-year from $2,338 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-3.92%) year-over-year from $2,550 to $2,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $867 (-23.32%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $2,850. 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 up by 0.54% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.75% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.34% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.85	$1,600	$1,950 (-17.93%)	$1,800 (-11.11%)
1 BR	$31.29	$1,950	$1,875 (4.00%)	$1,608 (21.24%)
2 BR	$24.68	$2,300	$2,338 (-1.64%)	$2,183 (5.34%)
3 BR	$14.71	$2,450	$2,550 (-3.92%)	$2,333 (5.00%)
4+ BR	$24.00	$2,850	$3,717 (-23.32%)	$3,717 (-23.32%)

Historical Rents in Essex, NJ

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Top Cities Near Essex

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Essex. The average rent in Essex is currently $2,663 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,100, 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 $4,899 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 11.11% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.05% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Essex, NJ are about 14.84% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.66% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Essex, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,111	$1,675	$1,900	$2,100
Paterson, NJ	N/A	$1,975	$2,500	$2,500
Hackensack, NJ	$1,713	$2,125	$2,800	$2,575
Jersey City, NJ	$2,450	$2,400	$2,625	$2,600
Yonkers, NY	$2,200	$2,300	$2,600	$2,650
Bayonne, NJ	$2,380	$2,499	$3,230	$2,675
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,650	$1,975	$2,550	$2,775
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,750	$2,199	$3,250	$2,800
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,600	$2,775	$3,275	$3,298
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,650	$6,225	$4,899

Top Neighborhoods Near Essex

There are a total of 65 neighborhoods in or near Essex. Some of these neighborhoods include Bedford-Stuyvesant, West Harlem, and Crown Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 65 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 $4,707 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Essex's average rent, which is only $2,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Essex, Jackson Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,513 per month. Whereas, at $8,175 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
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,395	$3,925	$3,500
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,400	$3,775	$3,695
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,493	$4,358	$3,697
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,500	$3,800	$3,850
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,400	$3,875	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,650	$3,568	$3,695	$4,000
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,732	$4,405	$6,295	$4,414
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,395	$6,495	$4,438
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,662	$4,595	$6,500	$4,575
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,579	$4,575	$6,895	$4,700
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,503	$6,879	$4,707
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,785	$4,500	$6,500	$4,775
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,195	$4,400	$7,100	$4,875
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$5,049	$7,792	$4,998
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,273	$5,050	$5,050
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,085	$5,349	$7,600	$5,175
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,824	$5,000	$7,373	$5,285
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,895	$7,000	$5,295
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$5,000	$7,815	$5,339
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,029	$4,740	$6,330	$5,500
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,350	$5,595	$8,495	$5,650
East Village, New York, NY	$4,150	$4,295	$6,296	$5,700
West Village, New York, NY	$4,650	$5,650	$7,200	$5,995
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,700	$6,300	$8,255	$6,000
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,350	$6,258	$9,500	$6,254
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,957	$6,320	$6,280
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,168	$4,495	$5,995	$6,295
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,600	$6,625	$6,500
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,497	$5,890	$8,495	$7,000
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,979	$6,599	$8,495	$7,500

Top Counties Near Essex

There are a total of 15 counties located by Essex, NJ. Some of these counties include Union, NJ, Passaic, NJ, and Hudson, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,113. That's roughly around $35 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Union, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,495, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Essex, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Essex, NJ is 22.22% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Essex, NJ is 25.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Essex, NJ is 18.68% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Union, NJ	$1,345	$1,900	$2,250	$2,500
Passaic, NJ	$1,725	$1,950	$2,500	$2,550
Hudson, NJ	$2,333	$2,400	$2,650	$2,600
Yonkers, NY	$2,200	$2,300	$2,600	$2,650
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,275	$2,505	$2,900
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,533	$2,763	$3,511	$3,191
Bergen, NJ	$1,675	$2,100	$2,763	$3,200
Queens, New York, NY	$3,465	$3,584	$4,185	$3,695
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,085	$5,000	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,144	$6,995	$5,495

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 $4,997.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,675. That's at least $94 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Essex, NJ is $4,527 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,673 per month. Which comes out to $85 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	$4,000	$5,072	$7,000	$5,500
10019, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,670	$7,175	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,350	$5,575	$6,995	$5,900
10009, New York, NY	$3,299	$4,400	$6,133	$5,995
10038, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,495	$7,400	$5,395
10025, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,450	$5,238	$4,700
10036, New York, NY	$4,108	$5,348	$7,995	$5,500
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,415	$6,495	$4,690
10005, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,151	$7,728	$4,969
10014, New York, NY	$4,800	$5,695	$7,200	$5,995

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 $2,250. 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 $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $28.85. There are a total of 11 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 $1,895 and an average price per square feet of $31.29. There are a total of 78 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 $2,275 and an average price per square feet of $24.68. There are a total of 132 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 -0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Essex, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Essex, NJ is around $1,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.