Apartments for Rent in Matawan, NJ

Prices and availability in Matawan, NJ were last updated on 22 May 2026.

The best apartments in Matawan, NJ are: Chelsea Village, Tree Haven and The Link at Aberdeen Station.

The average rent in Matawan, NJ is $2,184.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Matawan, NJ is between $1,850 and $3,760.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Matawan, NJ is between $1,940 and $4,525.

In Matawan, 27% of the residents are renting compared to 73% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 27% of Matawan's rentals, 67% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 7% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Matawan are about 43 years old, on average. Of these, 38% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 94% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 6% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Matawan are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 57% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.