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Mt Laurel Township

·132nd most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Mt Laurel Township, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$2,336/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$374
Rising (Monthly)
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Mt Laurel Township · $2,336
More expensive than 74% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
58/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Mt Laurel Township's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,336/mo
Expected by trend
$2,434/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Mt Laurel Township's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,670
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,640
4 BR+
$3,000
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,190/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,336 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
$28,032/yr
At $2,336/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Mt Laurel Township, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,704 → $2,336
up 37.1%

Compared with 2021, rent in Mt Laurel Township, NJ has increased by $632 per month, settling near $2,336 after starting the period at $1,704. Taken together, the five-year picture in Mt Laurel Township, 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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Mt Laurel Township rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Mt Laurel Township. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Mt Laurel Township is $2,336/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,670/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,640/mo.

At 39% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Mt Laurel Township ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mt Laurel Township an affordable city for renters?

Mt Laurel Township is considered moderate for renters. At $2,336/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mt Laurel Township slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Mt Laurel Township?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,336/mo in Mt Laurel Township.

Is rent going up or down in Mt Laurel Township?

Rent in Mt Laurel Township has increased 4.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Mt Laurel Township is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #132 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,336/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mt Laurel Township?

Maple Shade Township is nearby and more affordable at $1,723/mo, which is $613 less than Mt Laurel Township.

How does Mt Laurel Township rent compare to the national average?

Mt Laurel Township's median rent of $2,336/mo is $374 (19%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #132 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,336/mo, rent takes ~39% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mt Laurel Township 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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