Average Rent in Essex, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Essex, NJ Rents

Essex rentals average $1,445 for a studio rental to $2,999 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $253 (-15.30%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $1,398. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $217 (-11.02%) year-over-year from $1,967 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $447 (-18.64%) year-over-year from $2,397 to $1,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-6.44%) year-over-year from $2,458 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $234 (-7.23%) year-over-year from $3,233 to $3,000. 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 15.43% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,398	$1,650 (-15.30%)	$1,648 (-15.18%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,750	$1,967 (-11.02%)	$1,592 (9.95%)
2 BR	$24.00	$1,950	$2,397 (-18.64%)	$2,167 (-10.00%)
3 BR	$19.04	$2,300	$2,458 (-6.44%)	$2,283 (0.73%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,000	$3,233 (-7.23%)	$3,333 (-9.99%)

Historical Rents in Essex, NJ

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Top Cities Near Essex

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Essex. The average rent in Essex is currently $2,550 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have 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 $4,895 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 10.73% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Essex, NJ are about 19.05% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 30.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Essex, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,250	$1,650	$1,850	$2,100
Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$2,200
Paterson, NJ	$1,300	$1,575	$2,150	$2,200
Hackensack, NJ	$1,550	$1,913	$2,500	$2,275
Jersey City, NJ	$2,875	$2,836	$2,250	$2,400
Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,725	$2,200	$2,500
Bayonne, NJ	$2,283	$2,600	$3,075	$2,550
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,250	$3,000	$2,950
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,350	$3,250	$3,048
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,650	$1,850	$2,500	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Essex

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near Essex. Some of these neighborhoods include Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and West Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 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. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Essex's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Essex, Jackson Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $7,995 average rent per month, Tribeca 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	$3,225	$3,458	$4,195	$3,795
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,427	$4,500	$3,800
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,250	$4,000	$3,970
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,256	$3,898	$3,990
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,465	$3,648	$3,500	$3,995
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,985	$3,601	$3,982	$3,999
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,395	$6,452	$4,493
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,498	$4,424	$5,778	$4,524
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,523	$6,692	$4,543
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,669	$4,575	$6,895	$4,575
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,600	$6,877	$4,600
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,251	$7,800	$4,856
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,903	$7,850	$4,942
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,720	$4,693	$6,500	$4,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,450	$8,200	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,010	$5,000	$5,700	$5,021
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,176	$5,388	$7,700	$5,257
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$5,000	$7,300	$5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,250	$7,350	$5,304
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,817	$4,574	$5,980	$5,425
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,400	$5,598	$8,000	$5,650
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,532	$6,225	$5,773
East Village, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,200	$5,995	$5,995
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,211	$4,495	$7,193	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,475	$6,295	$9,905	$6,147
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$5,175	$6,300	$8,480	$6,300
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,995	$8,000	$6,460
West Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$5,900	$7,000	$6,495
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,595	$6,775	$6,500	$7,000
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,999	$7,060	$8,295	$7,995

Top Counties Near Essex

There are a total of 16 counties located by Essex, NJ. Some of these counties include Passaic, NJ, Union, NJ, and Hudson, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,025. That's roughly around $36 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Passaic, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,450. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,450, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Essex, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Essex, NJ is 28.03% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Essex, NJ is 33.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Essex, NJ is 35.71% 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	$1,650	$1,875	$2,350	$2,450
Union, NJ	$1,650	$1,973	$2,350	$2,500
Hudson, NJ	$2,308	$2,400	$2,400	$2,500
Yonkers, NY	$1,900	$2,400	$2,600	$2,650
Bergen, NJ	$1,625	$2,100	$2,700	$3,000
Orangetown, NY	$1,500	$2,525	$3,000	$3,100
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,444	$2,842	$3,425	$3,219
Queens, New York, NY	$3,485	$3,716	$4,300	$3,795
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,568	$4,110	$4,900	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,002	$5,200	$7,200	$5,450

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 $5,123.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,697. That's at least $91 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Essex, NJ is $4,572 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,889 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	$4,050	$5,250	$7,000	$5,395
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,799	$7,000	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,325	$5,700	$6,995	$5,955
10009, New York, NY	$3,423	$4,495	$5,995	$5,995
10038, New York, NY	$4,102	$5,495	$8,201	$5,495
10025, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,300	$5,150	$4,995
10036, New York, NY	$4,013	$5,395	$7,295	$5,625
11201, New York, NY	$3,619	$4,399	$6,495	$4,770
10005, New York, NY	$4,292	$5,308	$7,868	$4,991
10014, New York, NY	$4,850	$6,250	$7,498	$6,500

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 $2,200. 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 $1,445. There are a total of 7 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 $1,800. There are a total of 71 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 139 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 -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Essex, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Essex, NJ is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.