Edison, NJ Rent History

116 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-05)
$2,736
1-year change
+2.5%
$66/mo
5-year change
+35.0%
$710/mo
10-year change
+49.4%
$905/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Edison

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,831/mo0.0%
2017$1,798/mo-1.8%-1.8%
2018$1,869/mo+3.9%+2.1%
2019$1,892/mo+1.2%+3.3%
2020$1,896/mo+0.2%+3.5%
2021$2,004/mo+5.7%+9.4%
2022$2,152/mo+7.4%+17.5%
2023$2,450/mo+13.8%+33.8%
2024$2,582/mo+5.4%+41.0%
2025$2,657/mo+2.9%+45.1%
2026$2,691/mo+1.3%+47.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Edison changed since 2016?

Median rent in Edison, NJ was $1,831 in 2016-10 and is $2,736 as of 2026-05 — a change of $905 per month over 10 years.

How much has Edison rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Edison, NJ has changed +35.0% ($710 per month). The current median is $2,736.

What has rent in Edison done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Edison, NJ has changed +49.4% ($905 per month). It is now $2,736.

Is rent in Edison going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Edison, NJ has increased +2.5% ($66/mo). Current median: $2,736.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.