Average Rent in Elizabeth, NJ
4 apartment buildings, 46 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,664/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,515/mo
Linden Arms, LLC
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
46
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Elizabeth, NJ.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Elizabeth, NJ Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Linden Arms, LLC
811 Linden Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA
Vinty Apartments
100 Union St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA
Bhuiyan Properties
2162 Forest Ave 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10303, USA
Heritage Estates
555 Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ 07112, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linden Arms, LLC 811 Linden Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA | $1,515 | $1,605 | $3.21 | 4.2 (5) | 3 |
| 2 | Vinty Apartments 100 Union St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA | $1,979 | $2,572 | $2.98 | 3.9 (174) | 22 |
| 3 | Bhuiyan Properties 2162 Forest Ave 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10303, USA | $2,497 | $2,899 | $1.35 | 4.9 (31) | 20 |
| 4 | Heritage Estates 555 Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ 07112, USA | $3,166 | $3,166 | -- | 3.4 (24) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
Linden Arms, LLC
4.2 (5)811 Linden Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA
Vinty Apartments
3.9 (174)100 Union St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA
Bhuiyan Properties
4.9 (31)2162 Forest Ave 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10303, USA
Heritage Estates
3.4 (24)555 Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ 07112, USA
Elizabeth, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,664 per month, based on 46 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,515 at Linden Arms, LLC to $3,166 at Heritage Estates.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,027/mo | $1,515/mo | 7 |
| 1 Bed | $2,541/mo | $1,770/mo | 17 |
| 2 Bed | $3,002/mo | $2,497/mo | 14 |
| 3 Bed | $2,891/mo | $2,500/mo | 8 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Elizabeth, NJ, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Elizabeth, NJ averages $2,541/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,002/mo. At the local median household income of $63,874, that works out to 50% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Elizabeth, NJ at $1,463/mo. The current tracked market average runs 82% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Elizabeth, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elizabeth, NJ?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$107,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,664/mo.
Comfortable income
$128,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,515/mo), you need to earn at least $61,000/year.
Median household income in Elizabeth, NJ is $63,874 , about 50% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Elizabeth, NJ
Overall prices in Elizabeth, NJ runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Elizabeth, NJ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,664 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,372/mo |
Population
135,887
Median household income
$63,874
Census median rent
$1,463/mo
Rent as % of income
32.1%
Median age
35.8
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in New Jersey
How Elizabeth, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Elizabeth, NJ | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison, NJ | $2,853 | +7% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Elizabeth, NJ?
The average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,664 per month, based on 46 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Elizabeth, NJ?
The lowest available rent in Elizabeth, NJ starts at $1,515 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ?
1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth, NJ average $2,541/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,770/mo across 17 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth, NJ average $3,002/mo. Units start from $2,497/mo across 14 units currently listed.
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