Apartments For Rent in Colonia, NJ

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Apartments For Rent Near Colonia, NJ

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What Locals Say about Colonia

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Colonia, NJ: easygoing, family-focused living with parks, trains, and fast highway links. People like its safety, schools, events, parks, and easy transit to NYC and beaches. They note missing sidewalks in spots, some traffic, and wish for a dog park.
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  • Jbrannie
    "Elementary, Middle and High School are nearby. Great place to raise children in a diverse community."
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  • Geovanna Fraga
    " I recently moved, and I am very happy with thus far. I have multiple friends who lived here for over 10 years and they love it as well."
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  • Nellie Rivera
    "This is a dog friendly neighborhood. People always walk their dogs in all seasons and they clean up after them. "
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  • Nellie Rivera
    "The township is very involved with the needs of the community. There are many great events for families. Lots of community involvement of many different ages. Always something fun to do. Great restaurants and experience places for all different ages. Love the diversity and unity within all different cultures. "
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  • Mohammad Fayyaz
    "Best neighborhood in the country. Great for families and schools are great. Would recommend families with children to live in this town. No crime at all. "
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  • Mohammad Fayyaz
    "Great neighborhood for families with kids. Love this town. School are best in the state. Excellent atmosphere. "
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  • Jacqueline Martinez
    "So many Many things like pies and chicken a la king our eyes see you and blue and red our eyes see so many things "
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  • Justin Derkack
    "Great to live and have friendly neighbors. It is a good neighborhood for families. Schools are good and neighborhood is safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "Movie night, plenty of fishing derbies for the kids and community events at the park. All we really need is a dog park in Colonia "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived here for 12 years. I love the diversity in the neighborhood, the people are friendly. Great community! "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice neighborhood. I’ve been here for 18 years and I know all of the neighborhood dogs on a first name basis. I carry milk bones around with me to give to the dogs. The squirrels are pretty nice too. I feed them on little squirrel tables. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Woodbridge offers lots of family friendly activities. Lots of recreational facilities and things for children to do. Love my community!"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of dogs that protect the neighborhood. They are brave and courageous. It’s very safe here."
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a very diverse community and there is lots of activities for children. I feel my child is safe in this community."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great community for growing families. Several convenient stores and great restaurants nearby, several train stops throughout the town and bus transportation throughout several nearby towns and to major cities. The town is always having events for everyone. Diverse population makes it a perfect melting pot. LOVE THIS TOWN. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I been living here for 3 years now and I love this area. Everyone is super friendly. Great for a family and if you like calm and quiet places. "
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  • Linda W.
    "This is a fairly young area with plenty of kids, schools are good, and offer lots of activities. It’s a nice friendly place to live."
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  • Aafam04
    "its safe neighborhood. it's peaceful. great for kids. great schools. lots of shopping centers. medium traffic. great holiday.spirit."
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  • Dina B. L.
    "It’s very dog friendly. There are no sidewalk in my neighborhood but very little traffic so I feel it is very safe for dogs. "
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  • TJ F.
    "is a nice area, quiet neighborhoods, people are friendly, families always walking around and saying hi to one another. "
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  • TJ F.
    "Almost every holiday Colonia has an event, block party once a year in my neighborhood. it's super friendly, people are welcoming and neighbourly. we have 4 kids under 6 and they love it. People driving around are considerate and careful that kids could be outside playing. would definitely recommend for a family. "
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  • Brownkj11
    "Great place to have a dog. Great place to walk and play with your dog. People love seeing everyone walking around the neighborhood with their dogs. "
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  • Ccassino
    "Great family community with lots of events throughout the year. Good schools and youth sports programs. Easy access to NJTP and GSP. "
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  • Ccassino
    "Great town and sense of community. Tremendous youth sports options include soccer, basketball, baseball, hockey and football. "
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  • Nellie R.
    "My neighborhood is diverse. There are a few main streets close by and close to mass transportation. I love the convenience to the city. "
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  • Nellie R.
    "45 minutes to lower Manhattan and jersey transit to NYC or the Jersey Shore. Several train stops close by. "
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  • Realtorelias
    "I’m going on 10 years here in Colonia and love the town! Great schools, parks, restaurants, and the residents! "
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  • Strita60
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 33 years. Raised my children here. Great area, we’ve always felt safe. Good schools, close to lots of shopping variety of restaurants, close to train station. And a wonderful park Merrill Park. "
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  • Andreianunes00
    "I see people walking their dogs in this neighborhood all the time. We have lots of parks around for children as well"
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  • Andreianunes00
    "It is a family oriented town with many different activities for kids. Centrally located close to all types of comercial stores, tons of restaurants and 2 malls nearby"
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  • Mfnationtv
    "Its quiet and close to everything you need. All major highways are nearby so it makes it easy to travel the tri-state area."
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Average Rent Trends in Colonia, NJ

Rent in Colonia, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jan 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,700
Jul 2025$2,500
Aug 2025$2,205
Sep 2025$2,500
Oct 2025$2,345
Nov 2025$2,200
Dec 2025$2,600
Jan 2026$2,200
Feb 2026$2,767
Mar 2026$3,195
Apr 2026$3,195
May 2026$2,995
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,844$2,375$3,200$3,900$2,995
Townhomes—$2,995$4,500—$2,995
Apartments and Condos—$2,000$2,900—$2,900
Houses——$4,500$3,900$5,500
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Colonia, NJ

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Colonia, NJ?
    The average rent of an apartment in Colonia, NJ is $2,442 per month. This is about 27% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Colonia, NJ?
    The average rent of a house in Colonia, NJ is $4,500 per month. This is about 133% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Colonia, NJ?
    The average rent of a townhome in Colonia, NJ is $4,500 per month. This is about 133% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Colonia, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Colonia, NJ was lowest in Nov 2025 when it was $2,200 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Colonia, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Colonia, NJ was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $3,200 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Colonia, NJ?
    There are 14 available rental listings in Colonia, NJ.
  • What are some zip codes in Colonia, NJ?
    Colonia, NJ includes zip codes such as: 07067.
  • What are some cities near Colonia, NJ?
    Some nearby cities include: Iselin, Clark, Rahway, Avenel, Woodbridge. These cities may have more rental options to explore.