How much does it cost to rent in Blackwood, NJ?

As of May 2026, the median monthly rent in Blackwood, NJ is $1,883. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Blackwood cheaper than other New Jersey cities?

Blackwood is among the more affordable cities in New Jersey, ranking #152 out of 169 cities at $1,883/mo.

When was Blackwood rent data last updated?

Blackwood rent data reflects May 2026 and was last refreshed on May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Blackwood

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Pop. 4,443·152nd most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Blackwood, NJ

Median rent (all units)

$1,883/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+4.3%

vs US Median

-$47

Rising (Monthly)

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Blackwood · $1,883

More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR

$1,324

2 BR

$1,643

3 BR

$1,173

Research median

$1,643/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: May 18, 2026

Annual cost

$22,596/yr

At $1,883/mo median

Market timing

Rents rising

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Demographics

Who lives here

Blackwood, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

4,443

Median income

$90,061

Median age

42.3

Renters

29.6%

Age distribution

18.4%

24.1%

24.9%

16.1%

16.5%

Under 1818.4%

18–3424.1%

35–5424.9%

55–6416.1%

65+16.5%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

75.4%

White75.4%

Black9.3%

Hispanic10.8%

Asian3.9%

Other0.7%

Education (25+)

35.9%

35.3%

21.8%

No HS diploma6.9%

HS diploma35.9%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+21.8%

Housing tenure

70.4%

29.6%

Owner70.4%

Renter29.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Blackwood, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income

$73,056 → $90,061

up 23.3%

Population

4,477 → 4,443

down 0.8%

Renter share

24.9% → 29.6%

+4.7 pts

Bachelor's+

23.9% → 21.8%

-2.1 pts

Median age

39 → 42.3

+3.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $90,061 today, compared with $73,056 five years earlier. Renters now make up 29.6% of households, compared with 24.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.8% of adults here, versus 23.9% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Blackwood on your salary?

At $1,883/mo, how Blackwood rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 21.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 26.1% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 14.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 11.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 32.1% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 35.6% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 28.9% income

affordable

By apartment size

Blackwood rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Blackwood, NJ

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Blackwood is $1,883/mo as of May 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,643/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,324/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,173/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($90,061/yr), Blackwood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackwood an affordable city for renters?

Blackwood is considered affordable for renters. At $1,883/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($90,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Blackwood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Blackwood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,883/mo in Blackwood. The local median household income is $90,061/yr, meaning the typical Blackwood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Blackwood?

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

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

Blackwood is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #152 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,883/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Blackwood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Blackwood ($1,883/mo): Bellmawr ($1,605/mo), Somerdale ($1,782/mo), Clementon ($1,817/mo).

What percentage of Blackwood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of Blackwood households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. Blackwood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Blackwood rent compare to the national average?

Blackwood's median rent of $1,883/mo is $47 (2%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #152 out of 169 tracked cities.

Affordability

25%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,883/mo, rent takes ~25% of Blackwood's median household income ($90,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Blackwood 25%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1.4–10.75%

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