Fair market rents · FY2026
New Jersey Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents across New Jersey — a typical FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $2,229 (#6 among states), with every county and metro area below.
$1,676
Studio · statewide
$1,855
1 bedroom · statewide
$2,229
2 bedroom · statewide
$2,766
3 bedroom · statewide
New Jersey fair market rents by county
2-bedroom FMR, FY2026. Most populous first.
Bergen County$2,324Middlesex County$2,486Essex County$2,205Hudson County$2,763Monmouth County$2,328Ocean County$2,328Union County$2,205Camden County$1,810Passaic County$2,324Morris County$2,205Burlington County$1,810Mercer County$1,950Somerset County$2,486Gloucester County$1,810Atlantic County$1,867Cumberland County$1,673Sussex County$2,205Hunterdon County$2,486Warren County$1,895Cape May County$1,792Salem County$1,810
New Jersey fair market rents — FAQ
What is the fair market rent in New Jersey?+
For fiscal year 2026, a typical 2-bedroom HUD Fair Market Rent in New Jersey is $2,229 per month ($1,855 for a 1-bedroom, $2,766 for a 3-bedroom). FMRs vary widely by county and metro — see the list below.
Which New Jersey county has the highest fair market rent?+
Among New Jersey counties, Hudson County has the highest 2-bedroom FMR ($2,763) for FY2026.
Where does this data come from?+
HUD's published Fair Market Rents (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), public-domain data. pumsdata is independent and not affiliated with HUD.