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New Jersey
Average Rent
$2,405
2.9% YoY
Rent Comparison
47.7% Higher
than the national average
Rentals Available
11,514
Population
9.26 Million
New Jersey Metropolitan Areas
The state of New Jersey is comprised of 7 metropolitan areas with a total population of 9,255,729. Explore New Jersey’s metro areas and compare key metrics.
New York Metro Area
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New York Metro Area
POPULATION
11,757,573
AVG RENT
$2,916
# RENTALS
7,639
Philadelphia Metro Area
POPULATION
6,245,112
AVG RENT
$1,988
# RENTALS
10,713
Northern New Jersey Metro Area
POPULATION
2,262,066
AVG RENT
$2,319
# RENTALS
3,367
Lehigh Valley Metro Area
POPULATION
873,471
AVG RENT
$1,806
# RENTALS
566
Trenton Metro Area
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Trenton Metro Area
POPULATION
379,405
AVG RENT
$2,296
# RENTALS
538
Atlantic City Metro Area
POPULATION
371,186
AVG RENT
$1,880
# RENTALS
112
Vineland Metro Area
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Vineland Metro Area
POPULATION
150,819
AVG RENT
$1,395
# RENTALS
74
New Jersey Rent Ranges
On average, rent in the state of New Jersey falls anywhere from $700 - $1,000/mo on the low end to > $2,000/mo at the max. Most rental prices fall within the > $2,000/mo range.
New Jersey Average Rent
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in New Jersey is around $2,405. Use the chart below to compare New Jersey’s average rent prices over time.
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