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Audubon

Pop. 8,730·176th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Audubon, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$1,735/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.6%
vs US Median
-$230
Falling (Monthly)
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Audubon · $1,735
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,735/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$115,789/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Audubon's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,450/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,820/yr
At $1,735/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Audubon, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,730
Median income
$115,789
Median age
39
Renters
23.7%
Age distribution
22%
20.1%
26.2%
15%
16.7%
Under 1822%
18–3420.1%
35–5426.2%
55–6415%
65+16.7%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
90.9%
White90.9%
Black1.5%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian0.7%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
24.9%
23.5%
48%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+48%
Housing tenure
76.3%
23.7%
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Audubon, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,191 → $115,789
up 19.1%
Population
8,693 → 8,730
up 0.4%
Renter share
25.4% → 23.7%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
43.6% → 48%
+4.4 pts
Median age
38.1 → 39
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $97,191 in 2021 to $115,789 more recently. About 23.7% of households rent today, against 25.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.6% to 48%.

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Audubon rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Audubon. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Audubon, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Audubon is $1,735/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,450/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,220/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,750/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($115,789/yr), Audubon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Audubon an affordable city for renters?

Audubon is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,735/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($115,789/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Audubon falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Audubon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,735/mo in Audubon. The local median household income is $115,789/yr, meaning the typical Audubon household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Audubon?

Rent in Audubon has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Audubon rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Audubon is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #176 out of 180 tracked cities at $1,735/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Audubon?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Audubon ($1,735/mo): Collingswood ($1,601/mo), Bellmawr ($1,662/mo).

What percentage of Audubon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.7% of Audubon households are renters, while 76.3% are owner-occupied. Audubon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Audubon rent compare to the national average?

Audubon's median rent of $1,735/mo is $230 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #176 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,735/mo, rent takes ~18% of Audubon's median household income ($115,789/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Audubon 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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