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Pine Brook

Pop. 5,961·51st most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,901/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$939
Rising (Monthly)
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Pine Brook · $2,901
More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,901/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$116,000/yr
Local median income
$126,488/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pine Brook's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,260
1 BR
$2,580
2 BR
$3,120
3 BR
$3,930
4 BR+
$4,470
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,120/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,901 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
$34,812/yr
At $2,901/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pine Brook, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,961
Median income
$126,488
Median age
38.3
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
20.9%
23.5%
27.3%
19.5%
Under 1820.9%
18–3423.5%
35–5427.3%
55–648.9%
65+19.5%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
29.2%
White59.2%
Black3%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian29.2%
Other6.7%
Education (25+)
29.6%
62.1%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma6%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+62.1%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pine Brook, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$157,875 → $126,488
down 19.9%
Population
6,008 → 5,961
down 0.8%
Renter share
30.5% → 35.3%
+4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
61.8% → 62.1%
+0.3 pts
Median age
42 → 38.3
-3.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $126,488 today, compared with $157,875 five years earlier. About 35.3% of households rent today, against 30.5% in 2021.

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Pine Brook rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Pine Brook, NJ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pine Brook is $2,901/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,260/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,120/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,580/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,930/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($126,488/yr), Pine Brook ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Brook an affordable city for renters?

Pine Brook is considered affordable for renters. At $2,901/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($126,488/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pine Brook falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pine Brook?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,901/mo in Pine Brook. The local median household income is $126,488/yr, meaning the typical Pine Brook household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pine Brook?

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

How does Pine Brook rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Pine Brook is one of the pricier cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #51 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,901/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pine Brook?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pine Brook ($2,901/mo): Parsippany ($2,825/mo), Caldwell ($2,900/mo).

What percentage of Pine Brook residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of Pine Brook households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. Pine Brook leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pine Brook rent compare to the national average?

Pine Brook's median rent of $2,901/mo is $939 (48%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #51 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,901/mo, rent takes ~28% of Pine Brook's median household income ($126,488/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pine Brook 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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