Piscataway, NJ Rent History

83 months of data, 2019–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,636
1-year change
-0.7%
$-19/mo
5-year change
+30.4%
$614/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Piscataway

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2019
2019$1,843/mo—0.0%
2020$1,855/mo+0.7%+0.7%
2021$1,921/mo+3.6%+4.2%
2022$2,216/mo+15.4%+20.2%
2023$2,372/mo+7.0%+28.7%
2024$2,499/mo+5.4%+35.6%
2025$2,584/mo+3.4%+40.2%
2026$2,679/mo+3.7%+45.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Piscataway changed since 2019?

Median rent in Piscataway, NJ was $1,843 in 2019-10 and is $2,636 as of 2026-09 — a change of $793 per month over 7 years.

How much has Piscataway rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Piscataway, NJ has changed +30.4% ($614 per month). The current median is $2,636.

Is rent in Piscataway going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Piscataway, NJ has decreased -0.7% ($-19/mo). Current median: $2,636.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.