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Old Bridge

Pop. 28,236·57th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,864/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.6%
vs US Median
+$902
Falling (Monthly)
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Old Bridge · $2,864
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,864/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$115,000/yr
Local median income
$111,996/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Old Bridge's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$2,050
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,730
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,050/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,864 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$34,368/yr
At $2,864/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Old Bridge, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,236
Median income
$111,996
Median age
42.3
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
19%
23.2%
23.2%
16.3%
18.4%
Under 1819%
18–3423.2%
35–5423.2%
55–6416.3%
65+18.4%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
67.9%
16.2%
13.1%
White67.9%
Black6.4%
Hispanic16.2%
Asian13.1%
Education (25+)
29.4%
25.8%
38.2%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+38.2%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Old Bridge, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$100,258 → $111,996
up 11.7%
Population
28,252 → 28,236
down 0.1%
Renter share
26.3% → 26.1%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 38.2%
-0.4 pts
Median age
43.4 → 42.3
-1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $111,996 today, compared with $100,258 five years earlier.

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Old Bridge rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Old Bridge. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Old Bridge, NJ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Old Bridge is $2,864/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,450/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,630/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,490/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($111,996/yr), Old Bridge ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Bridge an affordable city for renters?

Old Bridge is considered moderate for renters. At $2,864/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($111,996/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Old Bridge slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Old Bridge?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,864/mo in Old Bridge. The local median household income is $111,996/yr, meaning the typical Old Bridge household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Old Bridge?

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

How does Old Bridge rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Old Bridge is one of the pricier cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #57 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,864/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Old Bridge?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Old Bridge ($2,864/mo): Matawan ($2,606/mo), East Brunswick ($2,644/mo), South Amboy ($2,770/mo).

What percentage of Old Bridge residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of Old Bridge households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. Old Bridge leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Old Bridge rent compare to the national average?

Old Bridge's median rent of $2,864/mo is $902 (46%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #57 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,864/mo, rent takes ~31% of Old Bridge's median household income ($111,996/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Old Bridge 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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