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Woodbridge

Pop. 20,756·95th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,618/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
+$653
Rising (Monthly)
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Woodbridge · $2,618
More expensive than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
47/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Woodbridge's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,618/mo
Expected by trend
$2,573/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,760
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,490
3 BR
$3,000
4 BR+
$3,300
Research median
$2,490/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
$31,416/yr
At $2,618/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Woodbridge, NJ is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,756
Median income
$104,926
Median age
38.6
Renters
47.4%
Age distribution
22.4%
21.5%
31.3%
13.3%
Under 1822.4%
18–3421.5%
35–5431.3%
55–6411.6%
65+13.3%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
42.7%
24.6%
25.5%
White42.7%
Black10%
Hispanic24.6%
Asian25.5%
Education (25+)
23.9%
30.9%
36.2%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+36.2%
Housing tenure
52.6%
47.4%
Owner52.6%
Renter47.4%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Woodbridge, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,279 → $2,618
up 14.9%
Income
$96,919 → $104,926
up 8.3%
Population
21,314 → 20,756
down 2.6%
Renter share
46.9% → 47.4%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
37.9% → 36.2%
-1.7 pts
Median age
37.2 → 38.6
+1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Woodbridge, NJ paid around $2,279 a month. That figure now sits near $2,618, up 14.9% from the 2023 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $96,919 in 2021 to $104,926 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Woodbridge, NJ losing about 558 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Woodbridge, NJ market of 2023.

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

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About renting in Woodbridge, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Woodbridge is $2,618/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,000/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($104,926/yr), Woodbridge ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodbridge an affordable city for renters?

Woodbridge is considered moderate for renters. At $2,618/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($104,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Woodbridge slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Woodbridge?

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 $2,618/mo in Woodbridge. The local median household income is $104,926/yr, meaning the typical Woodbridge household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Woodbridge?

Rent in Woodbridge has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Woodbridge is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #95 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,618/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Woodbridge?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Woodbridge ($2,618/mo): Perth Amboy ($2,394/mo), Carteret ($2,483/mo), Avenel ($2,500/mo).

What percentage of Woodbridge residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.4% of Woodbridge households are renters, while 52.6% are owner-occupied. Woodbridge leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Woodbridge rent compare to the national average?

Woodbridge's median rent of $2,618/mo is $653 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #95 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,618/mo, rent takes ~30% of Woodbridge's median household income ($104,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Woodbridge 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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