Elizabeth, NJ Rent History

70 months of data, 20202026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,255
1-year change
-2.0%
$-47/mo
5-year change
+37.8%
$618/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Elizabeth

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2020
2020$1,538/mo0.0%
2021$1,622/mo+5.5%+5.5%
2022$1,786/mo+10.1%+16.1%
2023$1,970/mo+10.3%+28.1%
2024$2,073/mo+5.2%+34.8%
2025$2,304/mo+11.1%+49.8%
2026$2,224/mo-3.5%+44.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Elizabeth changed since 2020?

Median rent in Elizabeth, NJ was $1,538 in 2020-09 and is $2,255 as of 2026-06 — a change of $717 per month over 6 years.

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

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Elizabeth, NJ has changed +37.8% ($618 per month). The current median is $2,255.

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

Year over year, median rent in Elizabeth, NJ has decreased -2.0% ($-47/mo). Current median: $2,255.

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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.