How much does it cost to rent in Linden, NJ?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Linden, NJ is $2,481. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Linden cheaper than other New Jersey cities?

Linden falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #113 out of 183 cities at $2,481/mo.

When was Linden rent data last updated?

Linden rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Linden, NJ?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Linden, NJ at $1,930 per month, which is 22% below the $2,481 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Linden

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Pop. 44,192·113th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Linden, NJ

Median rent (all units)

$2,481/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+5.9%

vs US Median

+$519

Rising (Monthly)

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Linden · $2,481

More expensive than 79% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

61/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% below what Linden's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,481/mo

Expected by trend

$2,620/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Linden's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

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

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,930/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,481 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$29,772/yr

At $2,481/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, +5.9% 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 → $2,481

up 12.5%

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 $2,481, up 12.5% 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Linden on your salary?

At $2,481/mo, how Linden rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 28.1% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 39.6% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 34.4% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 19.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 15.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 42.3% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 46.9% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 38% income

stretched

By apartment size

Linden rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Linden

About renting in Linden, NJ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Linden is $2,481/mo as of August 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 32% of local median household income ($92,915/yr), Linden ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Linden an affordable city for renters?

Linden is considered moderate for renters. At $2,481/mo, rent takes approximately 32% 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 $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,481/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 been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of August 2026.

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

Linden is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #113 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,481/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Linden?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Linden ($2,481/mo): Elizabeth ($2,261/mo), Carteret ($2,457/mo).

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 $2,481/mo is $519 (26%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #113 out of 183 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

32%

MODERATE

At $2,481/mo, rent takes ~32% of Linden's median household income ($92,915/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Linden 32%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1.4–10.75%

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