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New Jersey

Average Rent

$2,473

+1.5% YoY

Rent Comparison

48.5% Higher

than national average

Population

9.58 Million

in 2022

Metro Areas

The state of New Jersey is comprised of 8 metropolitan areas with a total population of 9,580,476. Explore New Jersey’s metro areas and compare key metrics.

New York Metro Area

Average Rent $3,243
Population 11,757,573
# of Rentals 3,897
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Philadelphia Metro Area

Average Rent $1,970
Population 6,356,584
# of Rentals 7,016
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Northern New Jersey Metro Area

Average Rent $2,405
Population 2,262,066
# of Rentals 2,314
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Lehigh Valley Metro Area

Average Rent $1,830
Population 891,762
# of Rentals 437
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Trenton Metro Area

Average Rent $2,166
Population 395,628
# of Rentals 404
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Atlantic City Metro Area

Average Rent $1,937
Population 373,952
# of Rentals 70
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Vineland Metro Area

Average Rent $1,499
Population 156,713
# of Rentals 15
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Lakewood-New Brunswick Metro Area

Average Rent $2,256
Population —
# of Rentals 1,695
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Average Rent is calculated by averaging the monthly rent of 1 bedroom apartments.

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This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.