What's the average rent in Elizabeth, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in Elizabeth, NJ

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,200 per month, which is 13% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,200

2.3%$50 increase month-over-month

-4.3%-$100 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

467

APARTMENTS

$2,174

HOUSES

$2,800

TOWNHOUSES

$2,000

As of July 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Elizabeth, NJ at $2,000 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,800 per month. Apartments average $2,174 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,700
2 Bedrooms	$2,044
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,700
All	$2,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,700 per month, followed by $2,044 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,700 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,700
2 Bedrooms	$1,900
3 Bedrooms	$2,989
4 Bedrooms	$3,999
All	$2,000

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,700 per month, followed by $1,900 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,989 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,999 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,700
2 Bedrooms	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,700
All	$2,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,700 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,700 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,220
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,220 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom house.