Watchung, NJ rental market
What is the average rent in Watchung, NJ?
Last updated August 9, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Watchung, NJ is $3,000.
Average rent
$3,000
Month-over-month change
+$284
Year-over-year change
+$1,000
Available rentals
4
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,962 to $4,700.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $1,000 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,450 | $2,300 |
| Feb | $2,850 | $3,000 |
| Mar | $2,750 | $2,500 |
| Apr | $2,750 | $3,302 |
| May | $3,250 | $2,650 |
| Jun | $3,900 | $2,650 |
| Jul | $3,600 | $2,783 |
| Aug | $2,000 | $2,832 |
| Sep | $2,550 | No data |
| Oct | $2,300 | No data |
| Nov | $1,895 | No data |
| Dec | $1,850 | No data |
Market temperature
The Watchung, 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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