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Egg Harbor Township

·136th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$2,325/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.4%
vs US Median
+$360
Falling (Monthly)
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Egg Harbor Township · $2,325
More expensive than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
39% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,325/mo, rent takes about 39% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$93,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Egg Harbor Township's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$2,900
Research median
$1,880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$27,900/yr
At $2,325/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Egg Harbor Township is $2,325/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,360/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,550/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,630/mo.

At 39% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Egg Harbor Township ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Egg Harbor Township an affordable city for renters?

Egg Harbor Township is considered moderate for renters. At $2,325/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Egg Harbor Township slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Egg Harbor Township?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,325/mo in Egg Harbor Township.

Is rent going up or down in Egg Harbor Township?

Rent in Egg Harbor Township has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Egg Harbor Township rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Egg Harbor Township is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #136 out of 186 tracked cities at $2,325/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Egg Harbor Township?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Egg Harbor Township ($2,325/mo): Atlantic City ($1,765/mo), Pleasantville ($1,917/mo).

How does Egg Harbor Township rent compare to the national average?

Egg Harbor Township's median rent of $2,325/mo is $360 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #136 out of 186 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,325/mo, rent takes ~39% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Egg Harbor Township 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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