Average Rent in Essex, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Essex, NJ Rents

Essex rentals average $2,028 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,610, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $254 (14.11%) year-over-year from $1,800 to $2,054. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $263 (12.92%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $2,295. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $329 (13.53%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,763. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (4.85%) year-over-year from $2,575 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $667 (20.62%) year-over-year from $3,233 to $3,900. 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 10.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.06% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.19% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$58.99	$2,054	$1,800 (14.11%)	$1,714 (19.81%)
1 BR	$45.54	$2,295	$2,033 (12.92%)	$1,608 (42.69%)
2 BR	$38.12	$2,763	$2,433 (13.53%)	$2,183 (26.53%)
3 BR	$26.21	$2,700	$2,575 (4.85%)	$2,300 (17.39%)
4+ BR	$27.13	$3,900	$3,233 (20.62%)	$3,449 (13.07%)

Historical Rents in Essex, NJ

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Top Cities Near Essex

There are a total of 23 cities nearby Essex. The average rent in Essex is currently $2,625 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Kearny, NJ, with an average rent of $2,175, 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 6.29% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.93% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Essex, NJ are about 3.70% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.96% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 23 total cities near Essex, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kearny, NJ	$25	$1,773	$2,200	$2,175
Passaic, NJ	$1,900	$1,750	$2,150	$2,188
Newark, NJ	$2,145	$1,750	$2,150	$2,300
Paterson, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$2,300
Lodi, NJ	$1,700	$1,900	$2,400	$2,375
Elizabeth, NJ	$1,500	$1,700	$2,000	$2,400
Garfield, NJ	$28,075	$1,800	$2,200	$2,425
Clifton, NJ	$1,800	$1,750	$2,400	$2,500
East Orange, NJ	$1,889	$2,784	$2,450	$2,503
Harrison, NJ	$2,527	$2,899	$3,510	$2,666

Top Neighborhoods Near Essex

There are a total of 74 neighborhoods in or near Essex. Some of these neighborhoods include Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and Bushwick. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 74 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 $4,600 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Essex's average rent, which is only $2,610. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Essex, Eastside has the most affordable average rent at $2,200 per month. Whereas, at $8,448 average rent per month, Bowery 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	$3,400	$4,050	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,152	$3,490	$4,699	$3,770
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,200	$3,275	$3,895	$3,899
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,250	$3,995	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,340	$3,758	$3,495	$3,995
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,568	$4,195
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,464	$6,570	$4,590
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,459	$6,250	$4,592
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,593	$4,495	$5,936	$4,600
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,575	$6,879	$4,600
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,705	$4,602	$7,250	$4,630
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,021	$4,935	$5,575	$4,917
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,775	$5,300	$7,600	$4,956
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,700	$6,000	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,220	$5,345	$6,897	$5,010
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,044	$4,885	$7,550	$5,075
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,875	$7,700	$5,250
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,400	$8,148	$5,250
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,508	$4,495	$7,470	$5,312
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,050	$7,895	$5,350
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,025	$5,065	$6,178	$5,481
West Village, New York, NY	$5,200	$5,495	$6,950	$5,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,480	$5,100	$7,995	$5,549
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,730	$7,093	$5,888
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,520	$6,097	$9,402	$5,900
East Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,750	$5,995	$5,950
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$6,020	$7,500	$6,203
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,750	$7,150	$10,762	$6,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,400	$10,900	$6,995
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,958	$6,770	$8,295	$7,795

Top Counties Near Essex

There are a total of 18 counties located by Essex, NJ. Some of these counties include Passaic, NJ, Yonkers, NY, and Union, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,062. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Sussex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,250. 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 22.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Essex, NJ is 17.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Essex, NJ is 15.74% 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	$2,050	$2,000	$2,550	$2,500
Yonkers, NY	$2,108	$2,400	$2,600	$2,887
Union, NJ	$2,165	$2,850	$2,800	$2,927
Bergen, NJ	$2,223	$2,295	$2,900	$3,000
Morris, NJ	$2,674	$2,733	$3,250	$3,124
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,600	$3,250	$3,693	$3,257
Queens, New York, NY	$3,500	$3,745	$4,500	$3,834
Hudson, NJ	$3,856	$4,711	$5,167	$4,258
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,200	$5,250	$4,266
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,250	$7,130	$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 $4,952.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,808. 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 $4,821 per month. Or in other words, $91 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,563 per month. Which comes out to $87 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	$3,950	$5,300	$7,298	$5,390
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,846	$6,550	$5,025
10003, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,450	$6,995	$6,400
10009, New York, NY	$3,418	$5,550	$5,795	$5,795
10038, New York, NY	$4,293	$5,240	$6,855	$5,185
10025, New York, NY	$3,295	$4,895	$5,500	$5,260
10036, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,795	$6,495	$5,250
11201, New York, NY	$3,683	$4,500	$6,429	$4,750
10005, New York, NY	$4,241	$5,500	$7,245	$4,842
10014, New York, NY	$5,212	$5,495	$6,950	$5,500

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 $2,610. 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 $2,028 and an average price per square feet of $58.99. There are a total of 46 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 $2,225 and an average price per square feet of $45.54. There are a total of 357 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $38.12. There are a total of 571 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 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Essex, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Essex, NJ is around $2,088/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.