Studio Rent · September 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Hackettstown, NJ

$1,470/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hackettstown, New Jersey as of September 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $2,544 and +14% above the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,470
September 2026
vs city overall
-42%
$2,544 city median
vs national
+14%
$1,290 US median
New Jersey rank
#62
of 166 cities

Income needed for a studio in Hackettstown

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$58,800
Monthly gross
$4,900
Hourly (full-time)
$28.27

Rent by apartment size in Hackettstown

Compare Hackettstown's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,470
1-Bedroom
$1,520
2-Bedroom
$1,840
3-Bedroom
$2,350
4+ Bedroom
$2,730

Cheapest cities for a studio in New Jersey

#CityStudio rent
1Clementon$862
2Wildwood$1,070
3Camden$1,080
4Atlantic City$1,090
5Pleasantville$1,120
6West Deptford Township$1,120
7Bellmawr$1,130
8Salem$1,130
9Vineland$1,170
10Millville$1,180
11Seaside Heights$1,210
12Lakewood$1,230
13Passaic$1,230
14Somerdale$1,230
15Belmar$1,240

Most expensive cities for a studio in New Jersey

#CityStudio rent
1Hoboken$3,000
2Secaucus$2,560
3Weehawken$2,430
4Edgewater$2,340
5Mount Arlington$2,330
6Morris Plains$2,330
7Livingston$2,330
8East Hanover Township$2,330
9Cedar Knolls$2,330
10Berkeley Heights$2,330
11Pine Brook$2,260
12South Orange$2,250
13Chatham$2,240
14Morristown$2,230
15Jersey City$2,217

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hackettstown.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Hackettstown
Budd Lake, NJ6.2 mi$1,410$-60 (-4%)
Newton, NJ14 mi$1,410$-60 (-4%)
Bridgewater Township, NJ23.4 mi$1,670+$200 (+14%)
Raritan, NJ23.5 mi$1,560+$90 (+6%)
Cedar Knolls, NJ26.4 mi$2,330+$860 (+59%)
Madison, NJ29.4 mi$2,150+$680 (+46%)
Stroudsburg, PA32.2 mi$1,110$-360 (-24%)
Somerset, NJ32.4 mi$1,610+$140 (+10%)
Plainfield, NJ32.9 mi$1,450$-20 (-1%)
Summit, NJ33.8 mi$2,140+$670 (+46%)
Livingston, NJ35.2 mi$2,330+$860 (+59%)
Short Hills, NJ35.4 mi$2,130+$660 (+45%)

Studio rent in Hackettstown — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Hackettstown?

As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hackettstown, New Jersey is $1,470 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $2,544.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Hackettstown?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,800 ($4,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.27/hour at a full-time job.

Is Hackettstown expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Hackettstown's studio median of $1,470 is +14% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Hackettstown rank for studio rent in New Jersey?

Among the 166 cities in New Jersey with studio data, Hackettstown ranks #62 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Hackettstown?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Budd Lake ($1,410), Newton ($1,410), Stroudsburg ($1,110).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Hackettstown, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (September 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.