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Little Falls

·43rd most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,958/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$1,026
Reported rents
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Little Falls · $2,958
More expensive than 90% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
49% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,958/mo, rent takes about 49% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$118,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Little Falls's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$35,496/yr
At $2,958/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Little Falls is $2,958/mo as of October 2026.

At 49% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Little Falls ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much income do you need to rent in Little Falls?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (about $57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,958/mo in Little Falls.

Is rent going up or down in Little Falls?

Rent in Little Falls has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Little Falls rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Little Falls is one of the pricier among New Jersey cities for rent, ranking #43 of 178 tracked cities at $2,958/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Little Falls?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Little Falls ($2,958/mo) include Paterson ($1,889/mo), Clifton ($2,605/mo), and Caldwell ($2,788/mo).
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $2,958/mo, rent takes ~49% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Little Falls 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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