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East Windsor Township

·104th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,548/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.4%
vs US Median
+$583
Rising (Monthly)
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East Windsor Township · $2,548
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
42% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,548/mo, rent takes about 42% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$102,000/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,576/yr
At $2,548/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, +7.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in East Windsor Township is $2,548/mo as of July 2026.

At 42% 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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Is East Windsor Township an affordable city for renters?

East Windsor Township is considered stretched for renters. At $2,548/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. East Windsor Township significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

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 $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,548/mo in East Windsor Township.

Is rent going up or down in East Windsor Township?

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

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

East Windsor Township is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #104 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,548/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than East Windsor Township ($2,548/mo): Plainsboro ($2,097/mo), Trenton ($2,139/mo).

How does East Windsor Township rent compare to the national average?

East Windsor Township's median rent of $2,548/mo is $583 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #104 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,548/mo, rent takes ~42% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

East Windsor Township 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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