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Gloucester City

Pop. 11,509·156th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Gloucester City, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$1,852/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.3%
vs US Median
-$113
Falling (Monthly)
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Gloucester City · $1,852
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,852/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$74,000/yr
Local median income
$64,938/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Gloucester City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,620
Research median
$1,910/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$22,224/yr
At $1,852/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Gloucester City, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,509
Median income
$64,938
Median age
33.5
Renters
42.8%
Age distribution
27.4%
25.2%
23.6%
13.4%
Under 1827.4%
18–3425.2%
35–5423.6%
55–6410.4%
65+13.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
13.9%
25.1%
White66.9%
Black13.9%
Hispanic25.1%
Asian3.4%
Education (25+)
12.5%
44.8%
22.8%
19.8%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma44.8%
Some college22.8%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
57.2%
42.8%
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Gloucester City, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,926 → $64,938
up 8.4%
Population
11,438 → 11,509
up 0.6%
Renter share
36.3% → 42.8%
+6.5 pts
Bachelor's+
17.5% → 19.8%
+2.3 pts
Median age
35.4 → 33.5
-1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $59,926 to $64,938 across the same window, up 8.4% versus 2021. About 42.8% of households rent today, against 36.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.5% to 19.8%.

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Gloucester City rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Gloucester City, NJ

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Gloucester City is $1,852/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,450/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,600/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,300/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($64,938/yr), Gloucester City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gloucester City an affordable city for renters?

Gloucester City is considered moderate for renters. At $1,852/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($64,938/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gloucester City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Gloucester City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,852/mo in Gloucester City. The local median household income is $64,938/yr, meaning the typical Gloucester City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gloucester City?

Rent in Gloucester City has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 2026.

How does Gloucester City rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Gloucester City is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #156 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,852/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Gloucester City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Gloucester City ($1,852/mo): Collingswood ($1,601/mo), Bellmawr ($1,662/mo), Audubon ($1,735/mo).

What percentage of Gloucester City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of Gloucester City households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. Gloucester City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Gloucester City rent compare to the national average?

Gloucester City's median rent of $1,852/mo is $113 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #156 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,852/mo, rent takes ~34% of Gloucester City's median household income ($64,938/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Gloucester City 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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