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Teaneck

·15th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,297/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$1,365
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Teaneck · $3,297
More expensive than 94% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
55% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,297/mo, rent takes about 55% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$132,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Teaneck's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$3,250
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,090/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,297 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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in Teaneck changed +3.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 121 New Jersey cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Hackensack, 2 miles away, rents for 17% less ($2,723/mo), about $6,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Teaneck.

Annual cost
$39,564/yr
At $3,297/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Teaneck rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Teaneck, NJ

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Teaneck is $3,297/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,570/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,820/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,570/mo.

At 55% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Teaneck ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Teaneck?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $132,000/year (about $63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,297/mo in Teaneck.

Is rent going up or down in Teaneck?

Rent in Teaneck has risen 3.5% over the past year.

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

Teaneck is one of the pricier among New Jersey cities for rent, ranking #15 of 178 tracked cities at $3,297/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Teaneck changed +3.5%, against a typical +3.1% across the 121 New Jersey cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Teaneck?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Teaneck ($3,297/mo) include Ridgefield Park ($2,325/mo), Leonia ($2,550/mo), and Hackensack ($2,723/mo).
Income Affordability
55%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,297/mo, rent takes ~55% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Teaneck 55%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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