What is the average apartment size in Merchantville?

The average size for a Merchantville, NJ apartment is 762 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 Merchantville?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Merchantville is $1,709 per month, a 2.32% increase from last years average of $1,670.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Merchantville?

In Merchantville, studios rent for $1,358 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,687 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,856 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Merchantville?

The typical apartment in Merchantville offers about 762 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Merchantville?

Studio apartments in Merchantville average 502 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 712 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 915 sq. ft.

Merchantville, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Merchantville ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Merchantville?

In Merchantville, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Merchantville is $1,709, a 2.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,670.

Studio Apartments at $1,358 offer the most budget-friendly option with 502 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 712 square feet for $1,687, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,856 offer 915 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Merchantville, NJ

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,709	762 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,358	502 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,687	712 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,856	915 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Merchantville, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Merchantville, NJ have increased by 2.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,670 to $1,709.

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

The largest share of rentals in Merchantville, NJ (54%) 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 Merchantville, NJ?

569 or 38% of the households in Merchantville, NJ are renter-occupied while 932 or 62% are owner-occupied.

How Merchantville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Merchantville	$1,709
Jersey City	$3,687
Jersey Shore	$2,159
Newark	$1,729
East Orange	$1,899
Bayonne	$2,576
Paterson	$1,734
Elizabeth	$1,868
Hoboken	$4,492
Camden	$1,453
Rahway	$2,445
Philadelphia, PA	$2,002
Cherry Hill	$2,244
Marlton, NJ	$2,192
Elkins Park, PA	$1,549
Woodbury, NJ	$2,055
Haddon Township, NJ	$2,136
Mount Laurel, NJ	$2,305
Bala Cynwyd, PA	$2,399
Maple Shade, NJ	$1,757
Oaklyn, NJ	$1,559

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 Merchantville 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.