What is the average apartment size in Caldwell?

The average size for a Caldwell, NJ apartment is 764 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 Caldwell?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Caldwell is $2,095 per month, a 3.92% decrease from last year’s average of $2,180.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Caldwell?

In Caldwell, studios rent for $1,693 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,988 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,390 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Caldwell?

The typical apartment in Caldwell offers about 764 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Caldwell?

Studio apartments in Caldwell average 446 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 723 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 895 sq. ft.

Caldwell, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Caldwell ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Caldwell?

In Caldwell, 26% of households rent while 74% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Caldwell is $2,095, a 3.92% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,180.

Studio Apartments at $1,693 offer the most budget-friendly option with 446 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 723 square feet for $1,988, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,390 offer 895 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Caldwell, NJ

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,095	764 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,693	446 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,988	723 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,390	895 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Caldwell, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Caldwell, NJ have decreased by 3.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,180 to $2,095.

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

The largest share of rentals in Caldwell, NJ (53%) 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 Caldwell, NJ?

2,631 or 26% of the households in Caldwell, NJ are renter-occupied while 7,303 or 74% are owner-occupied.

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How Caldwell Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Caldwell	$2,095
Bayonne	$2,633
Hoboken	$4,513
Summit	$2,844
Elizabeth	$1,887
East Orange	$1,832
Paterson	$1,724
Camden	$1,418
Jersey City	$3,768
Newark	$1,746
Jersey Shore	$2,148
North Arlington	$2,036
Rutherford	$1,855
East Rutherford	$2,729
Elmwood Park	$2,483
Lodi	$2,065
Woodland Park	$2,247
Hawthorne	$2,517
Roseland	$3,279

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 Caldwell 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.