Apartments for Rent in Linden, NJ

Prices and availability in Linden, NJ were last updated on 14 May 2026.

The best apartments in Linden, NJ are: The Hartlan, 141 Liberty Street, 430 Fernwood Terrace, 136 Raritan Road and 429 Brook Street.

The average rent in Linden, NJ is $2,119.

The price range for a studio apartment in Linden, NJ is between $2,248 and $2,310.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Linden, NJ is between $1,575 and $2,540.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Linden, NJ is between $2,700 and $3,200.

In Linden, 39% of the residents are renting compared to 61% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of Linden's rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Linden are about 42 years old, on average. Of these, 39% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 44% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 36% are mid-rises, and 20% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Linden are around 9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 64% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 27% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.