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Roselle

Pop. 22,646·101st most expensive in New Jersey·Roselle rents are up 8.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,565/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$600
Rising (Monthly)
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Roselle · $2,565
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Roselle's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,565/mo
Expected by trend
$2,479/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,460
4 BR+
$2,790
Research median
$1,950/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,780/yr
At $2,565/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 8.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Roselle, NJ is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,646
Median income
$92,762
Median age
39.4
Renters
45.3%
Age distribution
18.3%
25.7%
28.6%
12.6%
14.7%
Under 1818.3%
18–3425.7%
35–5428.6%
55–6412.6%
65+14.7%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
14%
40.8%
44.2%
White14%
Black40.8%
Hispanic44.2%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
15%
33.4%
24.5%
27.1%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma33.4%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
54.7%
45.3%
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Roselle, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,203 → $2,565
up 16.4%
Income
$68,369 → $92,762
up 35.7%
Population
22,511 → 22,646
up 0.6%
Renter share
43% → 45.3%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 27.1%
+4.7 pts
Median age
37.9 → 39.4
+1.5 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in Roselle, NJ has increased from $2,203 to $2,565, a 16.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $68,369 to $92,762 between 2021 and 2024, a 35.7% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Renters now make up 45.3% of households, compared with 43% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.1% of adults here, versus 22.4% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Roselle, 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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About renting in Roselle, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Roselle is $2,565/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,410/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,950/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,610/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,460/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($92,762/yr), Roselle ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Roselle an affordable city for renters?

Roselle is considered moderate for renters. At $2,565/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($92,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Roselle slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Roselle?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,565/mo in Roselle. The local median household income is $92,762/yr, meaning the typical Roselle household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Roselle?

Rent in Roselle has increased 8.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Roselle is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #101 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,565/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Roselle?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Roselle ($2,565/mo): Elizabeth ($2,255/mo), Linden ($2,343/mo), Rahway ($2,506/mo).

What percentage of Roselle residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.3% of Roselle households are renters, while 54.7% are owner-occupied. Roselle leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Roselle rent compare to the national average?

Roselle's median rent of $2,565/mo is $600 (31%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #101 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,565/mo, rent takes ~33% of Roselle's median household income ($92,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Roselle 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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