Kearny, NJ rental market

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Last updated June 24, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Kearny, NJ is $2,228.

Average rent

$2,228

Month-over-month change

+$78

Year-over-year change

-$122

Available rentals

95

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $950 to $6,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9002
$1,4001
$1,5004
$1,6005
$1,7007
$1,80011
$1,90014
$2,00010
$2,10013
$2,20012
$2,3009
$2,4007
$2,5007
$2,6007
$2,7004
$2,8004
$2,9008
$3,0003
$3,1002
$3,2001
$3,3004
$3,4006
$3,5003
$3,8001
$3,9002
$4,0001
$4,9001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $122 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,200$2,200
Feb$2,200$2,233
Mar$2,200$2,300
Apr$2,200$2,200
May$2,250$2,200
Jun$2,400$2,200
Jul$2,300No data
Aug$2,200No data
Sep$2,200No data
Oct$2,350No data
Nov$2,200No data
Dec$2,200No data

Market temperature

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

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Kearny, NJ is 11% higher than the national average.

Kearny, NJvs.

$2,228

$2,010

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Kearny, NJ is $2,228.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Kearny, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Kearny, NJ is $1,745 per month.

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

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Kearny, NJ is $1,817 per month.

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

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Kearny, NJ is $2,200 per month.

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

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Kearny, NJ is $2,700 per month.

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

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Kearny, NJ is $3,000 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Kearny, NJ?

Houses in Kearny, NJ rent between $950 - $6,000 with an average rent of $2,228.

8. How has the rent in Kearny, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Kearny, NJ decreased by $122

9. How much has the rent in Kearny, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Kearny, NJ increased by $78

10. How many available rentals are there in Kearny, NJ?

There are currently 95 rentals available in Kearny, NJ.

11. How do rent prices in Kearny, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Kearny, NJ is $2,228 — 10.85% higher the national average of $2,010.

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