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Sewell

Pop. 2,982·90th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,614/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$652
Rising (Monthly)
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Sewell · $2,614
More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,614/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$105,000/yr
Local median income
$140,600/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sewell's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,210
3 BR
$2,660
4 BR+
$3,030
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,210/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,614 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
$31,368/yr
At $2,614/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sewell, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,982
Median income
$140,600
Median age
51.6
Age distribution
16.7%
28.7%
28.9%
14.4%
Under 1811.2%
18–3416.7%
35–5428.7%
55–6428.9%
65+14.4%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
94.8%
White94.8%
Black2.3%
Asian2.1%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
22%
25.9%
48.6%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma22%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+48.6%
Housing tenure
100%
Owner100%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sewell, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$117,457 → $140,600
up 19.7%
Population
3,538 → 2,982
down 15.7%
Renter share
0.8% → 0%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
35% → 48.6%
+13.6 pts
Median age
47.1 → 51.6
+4.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $117,457 in 2021 to $140,600 more recently. The population has contracted by 15.7% since 2021, moving from about 3,538 residents to roughly 2,982. College-educated residents now make up 48.6% of adults here, versus 35% in 2021.

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Sewell rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Sewell, NJ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sewell is $2,614/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,680/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,210/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,850/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,660/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($140,600/yr), Sewell ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sewell an affordable city for renters?

Sewell is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,614/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($140,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sewell falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sewell?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,614/mo in Sewell. The local median household income is $140,600/yr, meaning the typical Sewell household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sewell?

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

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

Sewell is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #90 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,614/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sewell?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sewell ($2,614/mo): Bellmawr ($1,674/mo), Somerdale ($1,738/mo), Blackwood ($1,980/mo).

How does Sewell rent compare to the national average?

Sewell's median rent of $2,614/mo is $652 (33%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #90 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,614/mo, rent takes ~22% of Sewell's median household income ($140,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sewell 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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