What is the average apartment size in Rockaway?

The average size for a Rockaway, NJ apartment is 986 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 Rockaway?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Rockaway is $1,992 per month, a 6.67% increase from last year’s average of $1,868.

What is the average apartment size in Rockaway?

The typical apartment in Rockaway offers about 986 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Rockaway, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Rockaway ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 80% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Rockaway?

In Rockaway, 19% of households rent while 81% 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 Rockaway is $1,992, a 6.67% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,868.

One-bedroom apartments provide 874 square feet for $1,743, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,177 offer 1,073 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Rockaway, NJ

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,992	986 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,743	874 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,177	1,073 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Rockaway, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Rockaway, NJ have increased by 6.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,868 to $1,992.

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

The largest share of rentals in Rockaway, NJ (80%) 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 Rockaway, NJ?

1,652 or 19% of the households in Rockaway, NJ are renter-occupied while 7,035 or 81% are owner-occupied.

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How Rockaway Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
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
Caldwell	$2,161
Pompton Lakes	$2,108
New Providence	$2,173
Roseland	$3,217
Rockaway	$1,992

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 Rockaway 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.