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Linden

Pop. 44,192·127th most expensive in New Jersey·Linden rents have dropped 5.9%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$2,343/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$378
Falling (Monthly)
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Linden · $2,343
More expensive than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
70/100
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Rents are 10% below what Linden's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,343/mo
Expected by trend
$2,610/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,430
4 BR+
$2,760
Research median
$1,930/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
$28,116/yr
At $2,343/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.9% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Linden, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,192
Median income
$92,915
Median age
40.1
Renters
40.5%
Age distribution
20.4%
23.4%
26.5%
14.7%
15%
Under 1820.4%
18–3423.4%
35–5426.5%
55–6414.7%
65+15%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
34.2%
27.6%
35.2%
White34.2%
Black27.6%
Hispanic35.2%
Asian3.9%
Education (25+)
14.6%
34.8%
27.3%
23.3%
No HS diploma14.6%
HS diploma34.8%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+23.3%
Housing tenure
59.5%
40.5%
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Linden, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,205 → $2,343
up 6.3%
Income
$80,200 → $92,915
up 15.9%
Population
43,387 → 44,192
up 1.9%
Renter share
39.7% → 40.5%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
23.3% → 23.3%
+0.0 pts

Five years ago, renters in Linden, NJ paid around $2,205 a month. That figure now sits near $2,343, up 6.3% from the 2023 baseline. Median household income climbed from $80,200 to $92,915 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.9% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Linden, NJ adding about 805 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in Linden, NJ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Linden rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Linden, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Linden is $2,343/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,400/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,590/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,430/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($92,915/yr), Linden ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Linden an affordable city for renters?

Linden is considered moderate for renters. At $2,343/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($92,915/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Linden slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Linden?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,343/mo in Linden. The local median household income is $92,915/yr, meaning the typical Linden household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Linden?

Rent in Linden has decreased 5.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

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

Linden is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #127 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,343/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Linden?

Elizabeth is nearby and more affordable at $2,255/mo, which is $88 less than Linden.

What percentage of Linden residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.5% of Linden households are renters, while 59.5% are owner-occupied. Linden leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Linden rent compare to the national average?

Linden's median rent of $2,343/mo is $378 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #127 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,343/mo, rent takes ~30% of Linden's median household income ($92,915/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Linden 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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