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Moorestown Township

·91st most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,632/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+21.1%
vs US Median
+$667
Rising (Monthly)
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Moorestown Township · $2,632
More expensive than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
44% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,632/mo, rent takes about 44% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$105,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Moorestown Township's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$2,730
Research median
$1,990/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
$31,584/yr
At $2,632/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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, +21.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Moorestown Township is $2,632/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,520/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,670/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,400/mo.

At 44% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Moorestown 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 Moorestown Township an affordable city for renters?

Moorestown Township is considered stretched for renters. At $2,632/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Moorestown Township significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,632/mo in Moorestown Township.

Is rent going up or down in Moorestown Township?

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

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

Moorestown Township is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #91 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,632/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Moorestown Township ($2,632/mo): Maple Shade Township ($1,708/mo), Edgewater Park Township ($1,798/mo), Mt Laurel Township ($2,290/mo).

How does Moorestown Township rent compare to the national average?

Moorestown Township's median rent of $2,632/mo is $667 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #91 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $2,632/mo, rent takes ~44% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Moorestown Township 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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