Edison, NJ Rent History

120 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,787
1-year change
+2.1%
$58/mo
5-year change
+33.2%
$694/mo
10-year change
+48.6%
$911/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Edison

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,876/mo—0.0%
2017$1,843/mo-1.8%-1.8%
2018$1,915/mo+3.9%+2.1%
2019$1,936/mo+1.1%+3.2%
2020$1,943/mo+0.4%+3.6%
2021$2,048/mo+5.4%+9.2%
2022$2,201/mo+7.5%+17.3%
2023$2,510/mo+14.0%+33.8%
2024$2,641/mo+5.2%+40.8%
2025$2,715/mo+2.8%+44.7%
2026$2,753/mo+1.4%+46.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Edison changed since 2016?

Median rent in Edison, NJ was $1,876 in 2016-10 and is $2,787 as of 2026-09 — a change of $911 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 +33.2% ($694 per month). The current median is $2,787.

What has rent in Edison done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Edison, NJ has changed +48.6% ($911 per month). It is now $2,787.

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

Year over year, median rent in Edison, NJ has increased +2.1% ($58/mo). Current median: $2,787.

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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.