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Irvington

·156th most expensive in New Jersey·Irvington rents are up 6.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,038/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$73
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Irvington · $2,038
More expensive than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
62/100
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Rents are 6% below what Irvington's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,038/mo
Expected by trend
$2,174/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,800/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,456/yr
At $2,038/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Irvington, NJ has changed in 5 years

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$1,541 → $2,038
up 32.3%

Compared with 2022, rent in Irvington, NJ has climbed by $497 per month, settling near $2,038 after starting the period at $1,541. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Irvington, NJ market of 2022.

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Irvington rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Irvington, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Irvington is $2,038/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,300/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,800/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,270/mo.

At 34% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Irvington ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Irvington an affordable city for renters?

Irvington is considered moderate for renters. At $2,038/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Irvington slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Irvington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,038/mo in Irvington.

Is rent going up or down in Irvington?

Rent in Irvington has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Irvington rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Irvington is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #156 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,038/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Irvington?

Orange is nearby and more affordable at $1,912/mo, which is $126 less than Irvington.

How does Irvington rent compare to the national average?

Irvington's median rent of $2,038/mo is $73 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #156 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,038/mo, rent takes ~34% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Irvington 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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