Average Rent in New Brunswick, NJ

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Current Versus Historical New Brunswick, NJ Rents

New Brunswick rentals average $1,895 for a studio rental to $3,775 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,550, or roughly $28 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 increased by $135 (7.67%) year-over-year from $1,760 to $1,895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.74%) year-over-year from $1,823 to $1,873. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $428 (-15.00%) year-over-year from $2,850 to $2,423. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $692 (24.63%) year-over-year from $2,808 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $933 (-20.14%) year-over-year from $4,633 to $3,700. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$41.35	$1,895	$1,760 (7.67%)	$1,578 (20.06%)
1 BR	$38.28	$1,873	$1,823 (2.74%)	$2,113 (-11.36%)
2 BR	$27.75	$2,423	$2,850 (-15.00%)	$2,460 (-1.52%)
3 BR	$28.66	$3,500	$2,808 (24.63%)	$2,775 (26.11%)
4+ BR	$24.10	$3,700	$4,633 (-20.14%)	$5,100 (-27.45%)

Historical Rents in New Brunswick, NJ

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Top Cities Near New Brunswick

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near New Brunswick

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Top Counties Near New Brunswick

There are a total of 1 counties located by New Brunswick, NJ. One county in the area is Middlesex, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $26 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Middlesex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Middlesex, NJ is the most expensive county by New Brunswick, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in New Brunswick, NJ is 9.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in New Brunswick, NJ is 1.47% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in New Brunswick, NJ is 2.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Middlesex, NJ	$1,723	$1,900	$2,500	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near New Brunswick

There is one zipcode in or near New Brunswick, NJ. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,550. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 08901, New Brunswick, NJ at $2,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,550 per month is 08901, New Brunswick, NJ.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near New Brunswick, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
08901, New Brunswick, NJ	$1,895	$1,873	$2,450	$2,550

Frequently Asked Questions - New Brunswick Average Rents

What is the average rent price in New Brunswick, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for New Brunswick, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in New Brunswick, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,895 and an average price per square feet of $41.35. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in New Brunswick.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,873 and an average price per square feet of $38.28. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in New Brunswick.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $27.75. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in New Brunswick.

How have rent prices in New Brunswick, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in New Brunswick, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in New Brunswick, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in New Brunswick, NJ is around $2,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.