Average Rent in Wayne, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Wayne, NJ Rents

Wayne rentals average $2,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $7,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,900.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $29 (-1.56%) year-over-year from $1,829 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.44%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $633 (20.00%) year-over-year from $3,167 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $421 (-9.41%) year-over-year from $4,471 to $4,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,718 (28.25%) year-over-year from $6,082 to $7,800. 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 11.89% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 34.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.59% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$2,100	$2,050 (2.44%)	$2,117 (-0.79%)
2 BR	N/A	$3,800	$3,167 (20.00%)	$3,233 (17.53%)
3 BR	N/A	$4,050	$4,471 (-9.41%)	$4,013 (0.93%)
4+ BR	N/A	$7,800	$6,082 (28.25%)	$5,100 (52.94%)

Historical Rents in Wayne, NJ

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Top Cities Near Wayne

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Wayne. The average rent in Wayne is currently $2,300 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 Wayne, NJ is Newark, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,300 per month.

Let's compare Wayne, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 23.81% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Wayne, NJ are about 31.25% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 43.29% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Wayne, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,550	$1,600	$2,200	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Wayne

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Wayne

There are a total of 3 counties located by Wayne, NJ. Some of these counties include Essex, NJ, Passaic, NJ, and Ramapo, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,550. That's roughly around $28 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Essex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,900, Ramapo, NY is the most expensive county by Wayne, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Wayne, NJ is 7.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Wayne, NJ is 21.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Essex, NJ	$1,813	$1,938	$2,400	$2,500
Passaic, NJ	$2,600	$1,938	$2,500	$2,550
Ramapo, NY	N/A	$2,400	$2,638	$2,900

Top Zipcodes Near Wayne

There is one zipcode in or near Wayne, NJ. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,425. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07026, Garfield, NJ at $2,425 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,425 per month is 07026, Garfield, NJ.

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

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
07026, Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,950	$2,200	$2,425

Frequently Asked Questions - Wayne Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Wayne, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Wayne, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $3,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Wayne, 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 Wayne, NJ.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,100. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wayne.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,200. There are a total of 4 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wayne.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Wayne, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Wayne, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Wayne, NJ is around $3,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.