How much does it cost to rent in Secaucus, NJ?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Secaucus, NJ is $2,862. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Secaucus cheaper than other New Jersey cities?

Secaucus is one of the pricier cities in New Jersey, ranking #58 out of 183 cities tracked at $2,862/mo.

When was Secaucus rent data last updated?

Secaucus rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Secaucus, NJ?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Secaucus, NJ at $2,940 per month, which is 3% above the $2,862 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Pop. 21,778·58th most expensive in New Jersey·Secaucus rents are up 10.8% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,862/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.8%

Month-over-Month

+3.5%

vs US Median

+$900

Rising (Monthly)

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Secaucus · $2,862

More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

55/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Secaucus's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,862/mo

Expected by trend

$2,933/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Secaucus's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,560

1 BR

$2,590

2 BR

$2,940

3 BR

$3,610

4 BR+

$4,110

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,940/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,862 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$34,344/yr

At $2,862/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.8% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Secaucus, NJ is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 63.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,778

Median income

$139,821

Median age

38.4

Renters

49.4%

Age distribution

19.7%

24.6%

27.6%

13%

15.1%

Under 1819.7%

18–3424.6%

35–5427.6%

55–6413%

65+15.1%

Gender

47.8%

52.2%

Male47.8%

Female52.2%

Race & ethnicity

37.5%

18.3%

36.1%

White37.5%

Black6%

Hispanic18.3%

Asian36.1%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

17.4%

14.7%

63.1%

No HS diploma4.8%

HS diploma17.4%

Some college14.7%

Bachelor's+63.1%

Housing tenure

50.6%

49.4%

Owner50.6%

Renter49.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Secaucus, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,935 → $2,862

up 47.9%

Income

$125,246 → $139,821

up 11.6%

Population

21,439 → 21,778

up 1.6%

Renter share

44.1% → 49.4%

+5.3 pts

Bachelor's+

59.3% → 63.1%

+3.8 pts

Median age

39.7 → 38.4

-1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Secaucus, NJ has climbed from $1,935 to $2,862, a 47.9% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in Secaucus, NJ now reports about $139,821, up from $125,246 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 21,439 residents to roughly 21,778. Renters now make up 49.4% of households, compared with 44.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 63.1% of adults here, versus 59.3% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Secaucus, NJ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Secaucus on your salary?

At $2,862/mo, how Secaucus rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 32.5% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 45.7% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 39.7% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 22.2% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 17.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 48.8% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 54.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 43.9% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Secaucus rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Secaucus, NJ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Secaucus is $2,862/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,560/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,940/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,590/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,610/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($139,821/yr), Secaucus ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Secaucus an affordable city for renters?

Secaucus is considered affordable for renters. At $2,862/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($139,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Secaucus falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Secaucus?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,862/mo in Secaucus. The local median household income is $139,821/yr, meaning the typical Secaucus household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Secaucus?

Rent in Secaucus has increased 10.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Secaucus is one of the pricier cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #58 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,862/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Secaucus?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Secaucus ($2,862/mo): Union City ($2,411/mo), Lyndhurst ($2,652/mo), Carlstadt ($2,700/mo).

What percentage of Secaucus residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.4% of Secaucus households are renters, while 50.6% are owner-occupied. Secaucus leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Secaucus rent compare to the national average?

Secaucus's median rent of $2,862/mo is $900 (46%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #58 out of 183 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

25%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,862/mo, rent takes ~25% of Secaucus's median household income ($139,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Secaucus 25%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1.4–10.75%

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