What is the average apartment size in Bridgeton?

The average size for a Bridgeton, NJ apartment is 1,031 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bridgeton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Bridgeton is $1,581 per month, a 5.82% increase from last year’s average of $1,494.

What is the average apartment size in Bridgeton?

The typical apartment in Bridgeton offers about 1,031 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Bridgeton, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bridgeton?

The typical rent budget in Bridgeton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bridgeton?

In Bridgeton, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bridgeton is $1,581, a 5.82% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,494.

One-bedroom apartments provide 993 square feet for $1,429, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,636 offer 1,044 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Bridgeton, NJ

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,581	1,031 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,429	993 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,636	1,044 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Bridgeton, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Bridgeton, NJ have increased by 5.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,494 to $1,581.

What's the typical rent budget in Bridgeton, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Bridgeton, NJ (65%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bridgeton, NJ?

4,611 or 65% of the households in Bridgeton, NJ are renter-occupied while 2,486 or 35% are owner-occupied.

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How Bridgeton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bridgeton	$1,581
Jersey City	$3,786
Jersey Shore	$2,164
Newark	$1,741
East Orange	$1,868
Elizabeth	$1,871
Bayonne	$2,604
Hoboken	$4,577
Paterson	$1,718
Summit	$2,852
Camden	$1,426
Dover, DE	$1,592
Blackwood	$1,661
Bear, DE	$2,000
Middletown, DE	$1,900
Millville, NJ	$1,296
New Castle, DE	$1,581
Penns Grove, NJ	$1,358
Williamstown, NJ	$1,883
Glassboro, NJ	$1,803
Pennsville, NJ	$1,405

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bridgeton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.