Apartments for Rent in South River, NJ

Prices and availability in South River, NJ were last updated on 3 Jun 2026.

The best apartment in South River, NJ is: Sherwood Court Apartments.

The average rent in South River, NJ is $1,920.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South River, NJ is between $1,660 and $2,040.

In South River 34% of the housing is rented out compared to 66% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 5% of South River's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 59% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 36% 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 South River are about 49 years old, on average. Of these, 14% 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 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in South River are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 80% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 16% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.