Kearny, NJ Rent History
81 months of data, 2019–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-07)
$2,168
1-year change
-7.4%
$-173/mo
5-year change
+22.3%
$396/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Kearny
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1,744/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $1,682/mo | -3.6% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | $1,702/mo | +1.2% | -2.4% |
| 2022 | $1,901/mo | +11.7% | +9.0% |
| 2023 | $2,041/mo | +7.4% | +17.0% |
| 2024 | $2,274/mo | +11.4% | +30.4% |
| 2025 | $2,295/mo | +0.9% | +31.6% |
| 2026 | $2,399/mo | +4.5% | +37.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Kearny changed since 2019?
Median rent in Kearny, NJ was $1,744 in 2019-11 and is $2,168 as of 2026-07 — a change of $424 per month over 7 years.
How much has Kearny rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Kearny, NJ has changed +22.3% ($396 per month). The current median is $2,168.
Is rent in Kearny going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Kearny, NJ has decreased -7.4% ($-173/mo). Current median: $2,168.