What is the average apartment size in River Edge?

The average size for a River Edge, NJ apartment is 720 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 River Edge?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in River Edge is $2,209 per month, a 0.26% increase from last year’s average of $2,203.

What is the average apartment size in River Edge?

The typical apartment in River Edge offers about 720 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

River Edge, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in River Edge?

The typical rent budget in River Edge ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in River Edge?

In River Edge, 24% of households rent while 76% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in River Edge is $2,209, a 0.26% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,203.

One-bedroom apartments provide 654 square feet for $2,062, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,414 offer 814 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in River Edge, NJ

Last updated: November 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,209	720 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,062	654 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,414	814 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

River Edge, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in River Edge, NJ have increased by 0.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,203 to $2,209.

What's the typical rent budget in River Edge, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in River Edge, NJ (57%) 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 River Edge, NJ?

1,057 or 24% of the households in River Edge, NJ are renter-occupied while 3,320 or 76% are owner-occupied.

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How River Edge Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
River Edge	$2,209
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
Edgewater	$3,724
Fort Lee	$2,999
Elmwood Park	$2,450
Cliffside Park	$2,851
Lodi	$2,023
Fair Lawn	$2,803
Hasbrouck Heights	$1,796
Dumont	$2,377
New Milford	$1,820
Palisades Park	$2,025

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 River Edge 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.