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Tinton Falls

Pop. 19,361·26th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,251/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$1,286
Falling (Monthly)
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Tinton Falls · $3,251
More expensive than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,251/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$130,000/yr
Local median income
$117,308/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Tinton Falls's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,969
1 BR
$1,187
2 BR
$2,513
3 BR
$3,501
Research median
$2,513/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
$39,012/yr
At $3,251/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Tinton Falls, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,361
Median income
$117,308
Median age
46.6
Renters
15.9%
Age distribution
18.3%
17%
24.5%
15.1%
25.1%
Under 1818.3%
18–3417%
35–5424.5%
55–6415.1%
65+25.1%
Gender
45.7%
54.3%
Male45.7%
Female54.3%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
White78.8%
Black5.2%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian4%
Other3%
Education (25+)
15.6%
27%
54.3%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma15.6%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+54.3%
Housing tenure
84.1%
15.9%
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Tinton Falls, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,294 → $117,308
up 21.8%
Population
19,053 → 19,361
up 1.6%
Renter share
22.2% → 15.9%
-6.3 pts
Bachelor's+
51.8% → 54.3%
+2.5 pts
Median age
47.3 → 46.6
-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $96,294 in 2021 to $117,308 more recently. Census counts show Tinton Falls, NJ adding about 308 residents over the five-year window, up 1.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 22.2% to 15.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 51.8% to 54.3% across the same window.

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Tinton Falls rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Tinton Falls, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Tinton Falls is $3,251/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,969/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,513/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,187/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,501/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($117,308/yr), Tinton Falls ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tinton Falls an affordable city for renters?

Tinton Falls is considered moderate for renters. At $3,251/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($117,308/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tinton Falls slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Tinton Falls?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $130,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,251/mo in Tinton Falls. The local median household income is $117,308/yr, meaning the typical Tinton Falls household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Tinton Falls?

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

How does Tinton Falls rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Tinton Falls is one of the pricier cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #26 out of 180 tracked cities at $3,251/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tinton Falls?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Tinton Falls ($3,251/mo): Eatontown ($2,217/mo), Neptune Township ($2,769/mo), Red Bank ($3,095/mo).

What percentage of Tinton Falls residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.9% of Tinton Falls households are renters, while 84.1% are owner-occupied. Tinton Falls leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Tinton Falls rent compare to the national average?

Tinton Falls's median rent of $3,251/mo is $1,286 (65%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #26 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,251/mo, rent takes ~33% of Tinton Falls's median household income ($117,308/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tinton Falls 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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