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Woodbury

Pop. 10,042·153rd most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Woodbury, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$2,069/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
+$104
Falling (Monthly)
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Woodbury · $2,069
More expensive than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,069/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$83,000/yr
Local median income
$77,028/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Woodbury's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,920/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,828/yr
At $2,069/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, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Woodbury, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,042
Median income
$77,028
Median age
39.8
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
19.5%
24.9%
23%
12.2%
20.4%
Under 1819.5%
18–3424.9%
35–5423%
55–6412.2%
65+20.4%
Gender
44.4%
55.6%
Male44.4%
Female55.6%
Race & ethnicity
49.6%
24.7%
19.1%
White49.6%
Black24.7%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian1.3%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
34.5%
26.6%
28.1%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma34.5%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Woodbury, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,271 → $77,028
up 19.8%
Population
10,067 → 10,042
down 0.2%
Renter share
37% → 34.6%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 28.1%
+0.3 pts
Median age
41 → 39.8
-1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $77,028 today, compared with $64,271 five years earlier. About 34.6% of households rent today, against 37% in 2021.

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About renting in Woodbury, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Woodbury is $2,069/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,460/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,920/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,610/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,310/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($77,028/yr), Woodbury ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodbury an affordable city for renters?

Woodbury is considered moderate for renters. At $2,069/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($77,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Woodbury slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Woodbury?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,069/mo in Woodbury. The local median household income is $77,028/yr, meaning the typical Woodbury household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Woodbury?

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

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

Woodbury is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #153 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,069/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Woodbury?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Woodbury ($2,069/mo): Bellmawr ($1,662/mo), Audubon ($1,735/mo), Gloucester City ($1,852/mo).

What percentage of Woodbury residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of Woodbury households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. Woodbury leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Woodbury rent compare to the national average?

Woodbury's median rent of $2,069/mo is $104 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #153 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,069/mo, rent takes ~32% of Woodbury's median household income ($77,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Woodbury 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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