What is the average apartment size in Belle Mead?

The average size for a Belle Mead, NJ apartment is 1,574 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 Belle Mead?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Belle Mead is $2,752 per month, a 1.72% increase from last years average of $2,706.

What is the average apartment size in Belle Mead?

The typical apartment in Belle Mead offers about 1,574 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Belle Mead, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Belle Mead?

The typical rent budget in Belle Mead ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 72% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Belle Mead?

In Belle Mead, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Belle Mead is $2,752, a 1.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,706.

One-bedroom apartments provide 1,315 square feet for $2,512, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,878 offer 1,710 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Belle Mead, NJ

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,752	1,574 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,512	1,315 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,878	1,710 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Belle Mead, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Belle Mead, NJ have increased by 1.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,706 to $2,752.

What's the typical rent budget in Belle Mead, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Belle Mead, NJ (72%) 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 Belle Mead, NJ?

756 or 36% of the households in Belle Mead, NJ are renter-occupied while 1,365 or 64% are owner-occupied.

How Belle Mead Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,153
Newark	$1,706
Bayonne	$2,585
East Orange	$1,849
Elizabeth	$1,854
Hoboken	$4,560
Summit	$2,862
Long Branch	$2,563
Paterson	$1,705
Dayton	$2,178
Belle Mead	$2,752

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 Belle Mead 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.