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Carlstadt

Pop. 6,378·77th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,700/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+23.7%
vs US Median
+$738
Rising (Monthly)
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Carlstadt · $2,700
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,700/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$108,000/yr
Local median income
$115,444/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Carlstadt's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,060
3 BR
$2,540
4 BR+
$3,210
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,060/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,700 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$32,400/yr
At $2,700/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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, +23.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Carlstadt, NJ is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,378
Median income
$115,444
Median age
44.7
Renters
37.3%
Age distribution
31.3%
21.3%
15.6%
20.2%
Under 1811.7%
18–3431.3%
35–5421.3%
55–6415.6%
65+20.2%
Gender
54.3%
45.7%
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Race & ethnicity
61.1%
23%
14.7%
White61.1%
Hispanic23%
Asian14.7%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
40.8%
23.2%
30.8%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma40.8%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+30.8%
Housing tenure
62.7%
37.3%
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Carlstadt, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,479 → $115,444
up 6.4%
Population
6,358 → 6,378
up 0.3%
Renter share
38.7% → 37.3%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33% → 30.8%
-2.2 pts
Median age
40.6 → 44.7
+4.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $108,479 to $115,444 across the same window, up 6.4% versus 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 33% to 30.8%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Carlstadt is $2,700/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,550/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,540/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($115,444/yr), Carlstadt ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlstadt an affordable city for renters?

Carlstadt is considered affordable for renters. At $2,700/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($115,444/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Carlstadt falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Carlstadt?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,700/mo in Carlstadt. The local median household income is $115,444/yr, meaning the typical Carlstadt household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Carlstadt?

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

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

Carlstadt is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #77 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,700/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Carlstadt?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Carlstadt ($2,700/mo): Ridgefield ($2,543/mo), Hasbrouck Heights ($2,549/mo).

What percentage of Carlstadt residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.3% of Carlstadt households are renters, while 62.7% are owner-occupied. Carlstadt leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Carlstadt rent compare to the national average?

Carlstadt's median rent of $2,700/mo is $738 (38%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #77 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,700/mo, rent takes ~28% of Carlstadt's median household income ($115,444/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Carlstadt 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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