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Browns Mills

Pop. 9,672·99th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,588/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$623
Rising (Monthly)
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Browns Mills · $2,588
More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
41% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,588/mo, rent takes about 41% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$104,000/yr
Local median income
$75,867/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Browns Mills's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,780/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
$31,056/yr
At $2,588/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Browns Mills, NJ is majority owner-occupied, 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,672
Median income
$75,867
Median age
40.7
Renters
21.2%
Age distribution
21.3%
22.8%
26.4%
18.6%
Under 1821.3%
18–3422.8%
35–5426.4%
55–6410.9%
65+18.6%
Gender
53.7%
46.3%
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Race & ethnicity
62.8%
13.9%
White62.8%
Black13.9%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian5.5%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
12.4%
37.1%
31.7%
18.8%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma37.1%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+18.8%
Housing tenure
78.8%
21.2%
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Browns Mills, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,698 → $75,867
up 7.3%
Population
10,053 → 9,672
down 3.8%
Renter share
21.3% → 21.2%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
15.4% → 18.8%
+3.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $70,698 to $75,867 across the same window, up 7.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,053 to 9,672 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 15.4% to 18.8%.

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Browns Mills rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Browns Mills, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Browns Mills is $2,588/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,360/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,780/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,140/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($75,867/yr), Browns Mills ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Browns Mills an affordable city for renters?

Browns Mills is considered stretched for renters. At $2,588/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($75,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Browns Mills significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Browns Mills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,588/mo in Browns Mills. The local median household income is $75,867/yr, meaning the typical Browns Mills household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Browns Mills?

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

How does Browns Mills rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Browns Mills is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #99 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,588/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Browns Mills?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Browns Mills ($2,588/mo): Eastampton Township ($1,881/mo), Mt Holly Township ($2,024/mo), Bordentown Township ($2,448/mo).

What percentage of Browns Mills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.2% of Browns Mills households are renters, while 78.8% are owner-occupied. Browns Mills leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Browns Mills rent compare to the national average?

Browns Mills's median rent of $2,588/mo is $623 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #99 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,588/mo, rent takes ~41% of Browns Mills's median household income ($75,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Browns Mills 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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