2-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Monroe Township, NJ

$2,070/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Monroe Township, New Jersey as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $2,927 and +25% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median
$2,070
July 2026
vs city overall
-29%
$2,927 city median
vs national
+25%
$1,655 US median
New Jersey rank
#80
of 174 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Monroe Township

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$82,800
Monthly gross
$6,900
Hourly (full-time)
$39.81

Rent by apartment size in Monroe Township

Compare Monroe Township's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$1,460
1-Bedroom
$1,650
2-Bedroom (current)
$2,070
3-Bedroom
$2,490
4+ Bedroom
$2,740

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in New Jersey

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Camden$1,420
2Audubon$1,450
3West Deptford Township$1,470
4Bellmawr$1,480
5Clementon$1,493
6Atlantic City$1,510
7Pleasantville$1,550
8Vineland$1,550
9Millville$1,560
10Somerdale$1,620
11Phillipsburg$1,630
12Passaic$1,640
13Blackwood$1,643
14Seaside Heights$1,670
15Burlington Township$1,680

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Jersey

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Hoboken$3,450
2Mount Arlington$3,210
3Morris Plains$3,210
4Livingston$3,210
5East Hanover Township$3,210
6Cedar Knolls$3,210
7Pine Brook$3,120
8Edgewater$3,110
9Cresskill$3,110
10South Orange$3,100
11Chatham$3,090
12Morristown$3,070
13Morganville$3,000
14Madison$2,960
15Summit$2,950

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Monroe Township.

CityDistance2-Bedroom rentvs Monroe Township
Old Bridge, NJ8.5 mi$2,050$-20 (-1%)
North Brunswick, NJ9.1 mi$2,310+$240 (+12%)
Monmouth Junction, NJ9.6 mi$2,280+$210 (+10%)
Freehold, NJ11.8 mi$2,240+$170 (+8%)
Morganville, NJ11.9 mi$3,000+$930 (+45%)
Parlin, NJ13 mi$2,050$-20 (-1%)
Matawan, NJ13.8 mi$2,340+$270 (+13%)
Somerset, NJ14.1 mi$2,270+$200 (+10%)
South Amboy, NJ14.5 mi$2,050$-20 (-1%)
Jackson, NJ15.3 mi$2,100+$30 (+1%)
Metuchen, NJ16.2 mi$2,530+$460 (+22%)
Iselin, NJ19 mi$2,470+$400 (+19%)

2-Bedroom rent in Monroe Township — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Monroe Township?

As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Monroe Township, New Jersey is $2,070 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $2,927.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Monroe Township?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,800 ($6,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.81/hour at a full-time job.

Is Monroe Township expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Monroe Township's 2-bedroom median of $2,070 is +25% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Monroe Township rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Jersey?

Among the 174 cities in New Jersey with 2-bedroom data, Monroe Township ranks #80 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Monroe Township?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Old Bridge ($2,050), Parlin ($2,050), South Amboy ($2,050).

All rent data
Monroe Township rent overview →
Trend
Monroe Township rent history →
Calculator
Monroe Township affordability →
Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Monroe Township, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.