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East Windsor Township

·84th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,599/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$667
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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East Windsor Township · $2,599
More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
43% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,599/mo, rent takes about 43% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$104,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using East Windsor Township's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$31,188/yr
At $2,599/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in East Windsor Township is $2,599/mo as of October 2026.

At 43% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), East Windsor Township ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much income do you need to rent in East Windsor Township?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,599/mo in East Windsor Township.

Is rent going up or down in East Windsor Township?

Rent in East Windsor Township has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

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

East Windsor Township is in the middle among New Jersey cities for rent, ranking #84 of 178 tracked cities at $2,599/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than East Windsor Township?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than East Windsor Township ($2,599/mo) include Trenton ($2,030/mo), Plainsboro ($2,165/mo), and Monmouth Junction ($2,486/mo).
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,599/mo, rent takes ~43% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

East Windsor Township 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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