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Keansburg

Pop. 9,719·98th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,567/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$605
Falling (Monthly)
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Keansburg · $2,567
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,567/mo, rent takes about 38% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$103,000/yr
Local median income
$81,428/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Keansburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$2,000
3 BR
$2,660
4 BR+
$2,960
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,000/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,567 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,804/yr
At $2,567/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Keansburg, NJ is roughly split between renters and owners, 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,719
Median income
$81,428
Median age
40
Renters
51%
Age distribution
18.8%
25.1%
24.8%
18.8%
12.5%
Under 1818.8%
18–3425.1%
35–5424.8%
55–6418.8%
65+12.5%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
66%
25.8%
White66%
Black10%
Hispanic25.8%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
32.1%
32.1%
24.3%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+24.3%
Housing tenure
49%
51%
Owner49%
Renter51%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Keansburg, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,101 → $81,428
up 7.0%
Population
9,781 → 9,719
down 0.6%
Renter share
48.3% → 51%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 24.3%
+6.6 pts
Median age
43.7 → 40
-3.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $76,101 to $81,428 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.0% shift. About 51% of households rent today, against 48.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.7% to 24.3%.

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At $2,567/mo, how Keansburg rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Keansburg rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Keansburg, NJ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Keansburg is $2,567/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,440/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,000/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,620/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,660/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($81,428/yr), Keansburg ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Keansburg an affordable city for renters?

Keansburg is considered moderate for renters. At $2,567/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($81,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Keansburg slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Keansburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,567/mo in Keansburg. The local median household income is $81,428/yr, meaning the typical Keansburg household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Keansburg?

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

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

Keansburg is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #98 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,567/mo.

What percentage of Keansburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51% of Keansburg households are renters, while 49% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Keansburg has a strong rental market.

How does Keansburg rent compare to the national average?

Keansburg's median rent of $2,567/mo is $605 (31%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #98 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,567/mo, rent takes ~38% of Keansburg's median household income ($81,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Keansburg 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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