What is the average apartment size in Westfield?

The average size for a Westfield, NJ apartment is 842 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 Westfield?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Westfield is $2,799 per month, a 4.57% increase from last year’s average of $2,677.

What is the average apartment size in Westfield?

The typical apartment in Westfield offers about 842 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Westfield, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Westfield ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Westfield?

In Westfield, 20% of households rent while 80% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Westfield is $2,799, a 4.57% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,677.

One-bedroom apartments provide 653 square feet for $2,338, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,087 offer 934 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,010 sq ft) for $3,052, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Westfield, NJ

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,799	842 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,338	653 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,087	934 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,052	1,010 sq. ft.

Westfield, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Westfield, NJ have increased by 4.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,677 to $2,799.

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

The largest share of rentals in Westfield, NJ (39%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Westfield, NJ?

2,108 or 20% of the households in Westfield, NJ are renter-occupied while 8,568 or 80% are owner-occupied.

Access comprehensive real estate data and information on Yardi Matrix

How Westfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Westfield	$2,799
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
Harrison	$2,775
New York City	$5,333

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 Westfield 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.