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Branchburg Township

·19th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,435/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+29.7%
vs US Median
+$1,470
Rising (Monthly)
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Branchburg Township · $3,435
More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
57% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,435/mo, rent takes about 57% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$137,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Branchburg Township's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$41,220/yr
At $3,435/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +29.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Branchburg Township is $3,435/mo as of June 2026.

At 57% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Branchburg Township ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is Branchburg Township an affordable city for renters?

Branchburg Township is considered expensive for renters. At $3,435/mo, rent takes approximately 57% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Branchburg Township significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Branchburg Township?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $137,000/year (~$66/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,435/mo in Branchburg Township.

Is rent going up or down in Branchburg Township?

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

How does Branchburg Township rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Branchburg Township is one of the pricier cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #19 out of 186 tracked cities at $3,435/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Branchburg Township?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Branchburg Township ($3,435/mo): Somerville ($2,480/mo), Raritan ($2,553/mo), Bedminster ($2,913/mo).

How does Branchburg Township rent compare to the national average?

Branchburg Township's median rent of $3,435/mo is $1,470 (75%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #19 out of 186 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
57%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,435/mo, rent takes ~57% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Branchburg Township 57%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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