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Edison

·62nd most expensive in New Jersey·Edison rents are up 5.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,832/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$870
Falling (Monthly)
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Edison · $2,832
More expensive than 87% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
46/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Edison's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,832/mo
Expected by trend
$2,782/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,743
2 BR
$2,193
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$2,913
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,193/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,832 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$33,984/yr
At $2,832/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Edison, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,947 → $2,832
up 45.5%

Compared with 2021, rent in Edison, NJ has increased by $885 per month, settling near $2,832 after starting the period at $1,947. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Edison, NJ reflects that arc in its own way.

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At $2,832/mo, how Edison rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Edison rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Edison is $2,832/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,550/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,193/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,743/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,650/mo.

At 47% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Edison ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Edison an affordable city for renters?

Edison is considered stretched for renters. At $2,832/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Edison significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Edison?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,832/mo in Edison.

Is rent going up or down in Edison?

Rent in Edison has increased 5.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Edison neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Edison are 08837 ($2,456/mo), 08817 ($2,696/mo), and 08820 ($3,102/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Edison is $2,832/mo.

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

Edison is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #62 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,832/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Edison?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Edison ($2,832/mo): Highland Park ($2,393/mo), Woodbridge ($2,592/mo), South Plainfield ($2,677/mo).

How does Edison rent compare to the national average?

Edison's median rent of $2,832/mo is $870 (44%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #62 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $2,832/mo, rent takes ~47% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Edison 47%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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