Pleasant View Gardens
258 Carlton Ave,
Piscataway, NJ 08854
1-2 Beds | $1,799 - $2,699
Rental Market Trends in Piscataway, NJ
What is the average rent in Piscataway, NJ?
$2,019/month
Average Rent
755 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Piscataway, NJ is $2,019 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,555/month, making Piscataway one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Piscataway, you can expect to pay about $2,115 per month for a studio, $2,019 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,614 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,237 or more.
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Piscataway, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $27 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
Legend
2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Piscataway, NJ
Last Updated February 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
86%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Piscataway, NJ?
Because the average rent in Piscataway is $2,019, you’ll want to make about $6,730 per month or $80,760 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Piscataway, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Piscataway, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Apartment communities in Piscataway we think you'll love
Property Management Companies in Piscataway, NJ
Oxford Realty Group
-
20
Communities
-
4,179
Units
-
10
Cities
8 Communities in Piscataway
Garden Communities
-
72
Communities
-
20,842
Units
-
48
Cities
6 Communities in Piscataway
Cammeby's
-
71
Communities
-
18,554
Units
-
50
Cities
5 Communities in Piscataway
Pennrose Management Company
-
50
Communities
-
6,170
Units
-
36
Cities
2 Communities in Piscataway
Edgewood Properties
-
18
Communities
-
4,931
Units
-
16
Cities
2 Communities in Piscataway
Fieldstone Properties, LLC
-
15
Communities
-
8,931
Units
-
13
Cities
2 Communities in Piscataway
LPZ-Bertram Management
-
15
Communities
-
2,965
Units
-
13
Cities
2 Communities in Piscataway
Morgan Properties
-
315
Communities
-
95,057
Units
-
193
Cities
1 Community in Piscataway
Learn More with Helpful Articles
Rental management, simplified
Our all-in-one suite of property manangement software makes the rental process easy. Screen tenants, manage payments, and more – all on Apartments.com
Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.