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Lumberton Township

·161st most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Lumberton Township, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$1,974/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.2%
vs US Median
+$9
Rising (Monthly)
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Lumberton Township · $1,974
More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,974/mo, rent takes about 33% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$79,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lumberton Township's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,630
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$2,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,688/yr
At $1,974/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lumberton Township is $1,974/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,630/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,580/mo.

At 33% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Lumberton Township ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Lumberton Township an affordable city for renters?

Lumberton Township is considered moderate for renters. At $1,974/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lumberton Township slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lumberton Township?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,974/mo in Lumberton Township.

Is rent going up or down in Lumberton Township?

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

How does Lumberton Township rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Lumberton Township is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #161 out of 180 tracked cities at $1,974/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lumberton Township?

Eastampton Township is nearby and more affordable at $1,881/mo, which is $93 less than Lumberton Township.

How does Lumberton Township rent compare to the national average?

Lumberton Township's median rent of $1,974/mo is $9 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #161 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,974/mo, rent takes ~33% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lumberton Township 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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