What is the average apartment size in Elmwood Park?

The average size for a Elmwood Park, NJ apartment is 821 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 Elmwood Park?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Elmwood Park is $2,451 per month, a 2.53% decrease from last years average of $2,515.

What is the average apartment size in Elmwood Park?

The typical apartment in Elmwood Park offers about 821 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Elmwood Park, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Elmwood Park?

The typical rent budget in Elmwood Park ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Elmwood Park?

In Elmwood Park, 43% of households rent while 57% 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 Elmwood Park is $2,451, a 2.53% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,515.

One-bedroom apartments provide 781 square feet for $2,343, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,469 offer 862 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (821 sq ft) for $2,963, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Elmwood Park, NJ

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,451	821 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,343	781 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,469	862 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,963	821 sq. ft.

Elmwood Park, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Elmwood Park, NJ have decreased by 2.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,515 to $2,451.

What's the typical rent budget in Elmwood Park, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Elmwood Park, NJ (52%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Elmwood Park, NJ?

3,041 or 43% of the households in Elmwood Park, NJ are renter-occupied while 4,097 or 57% are owner-occupied.

How Elmwood Park Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Elmwood Park	$2,451
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
East Rutherford	$2,698
Hasbrouck Heights	$1,809
Lodi	$2,046
Fair Lawn	$2,847
Little Ferry	$1,781
New Milford	$1,914
Bergenfield	$2,190
Palisades Park	$2,096
River Edge	$2,206
Maywood	$2,089

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 Elmwood Park 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.