Dover, NJ rental market

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Last updated June 26, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Dover, NJ is $2,500.

Average rent

$2,500

Month-over-month change

+$169

Year-over-year change

+$400

Available rentals

23

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $3,700.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7001
$1,6001
$1,7003
$1,8001
$2,1002
$2,2002
$2,3002
$2,4001
$2,5001
$2,6002
$2,7003
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,0001
$3,1002
$3,2001
$3,5002
$3,6003
$3,700+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $400 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,000$2,400
Feb$1,969$2,400
Mar$2,030$2,500
Apr$2,095$2,300
May$1,995$2,250
Jun$2,253$2,200
Jul$2,010No data
Aug$1,967No data
Sep$2,295No data
Oct$2,300No data
Nov$2,100No data
Dec$2,500No data

Market temperature

The Dover, NJ rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Dover, NJ is 24% higher than the national average.

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$2,500

$2,013

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Dover, NJ?

The average rent in Dover, NJ is $2,500.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Dover, NJ?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Dover, NJ is $1,800 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Dover, NJ?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Dover, NJ is $2,650 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Dover, NJ?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Dover, NJ is $3,150 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Dover, NJ?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Dover, NJ is $3,700 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Dover, NJ?

Houses in Dover, NJ rent between $700 - $3,700 with an average rent of $2,500.

7. How has the rent in Dover, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Dover, NJ increased by $400

8. How much has the rent in Dover, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Dover, NJ increased by $169

9. How many available rentals are there in Dover, NJ?

There are currently 23 rentals available in Dover, NJ.

10. How do rent prices in Dover, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Dover, NJ is $2,500 — 24.19% higher the national average of $2,013.

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