Prices and availability in Essex County, NJ were last updated on 3 Oct 2026.
The best apartments in Essex County, NJ are: Everly Roseland, Hue Soul, The Willows at Symphony Hall, The Willows at Lincoln Park and Art Of Newark.
The average rent in Essex County, NJ is $1,948.
The price range for a studio apartment in Essex County, NJ is between $350 and $6,664.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Essex County, NJ is between $350 and $10,500.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Essex County, NJ is between $350 and $10,500.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Essex County, NJ is between $700 and $10,500.
In Essex County, 55% of the residents are renting compared to 45% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 22% of Essex County's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 6% are single-family rentals.
