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Nutley

·141st most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Nutley, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$2,217/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$255
Rising (Monthly)
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Nutley · $2,217
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,217/mo, rent takes about 37% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$89,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Nutley's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,220
3 BR
$2,800
4 BR+
$3,180
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,220/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,217 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,604/yr
At $2,217/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: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Nutley is $2,217/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,610/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,220/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,830/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,800/mo.

At 37% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Nutley 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 Nutley an affordable city for renters?

Nutley is considered moderate for renters. At $2,217/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nutley slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Nutley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,217/mo in Nutley.

Is rent going up or down in Nutley?

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

How does Nutley rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Nutley is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #141 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,217/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Nutley?

Passaic is nearby and more affordable at $2,077/mo, which is $140 less than Nutley.

How does Nutley rent compare to the national average?

Nutley's median rent of $2,217/mo is $255 (13%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #141 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,217/mo, rent takes ~37% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Nutley 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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