What is the average apartment size in Elmwood Park?

The average size for a Elmwood Park, NJ apartment is 805 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 Elmwood Park?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Elmwood Park is $2,441 per month, a 2.58% decrease from last years average of $2,505.

What is the average apartment size in Elmwood Park?

The typical apartment in Elmwood Park offers about 805 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Elmwood Park, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Elmwood Park?

The typical rent budget in Elmwood Park ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Elmwood Park?

In Elmwood Park, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Elmwood Park is $2,441, a 2.58% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,505.

One-bedroom apartments provide 772 square feet for $2,375, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,361 offer 839 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (811 sq ft) for $3,217, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Elmwood Park, NJ

Last updated: February 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,441	805 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,375	772 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,361	839 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,217	811 sq. ft.

Elmwood Park, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Elmwood Park, NJ have decreased by 2.58% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,505 to $2,441.

What's the typical rent budget in Elmwood Park, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Elmwood Park, NJ (62%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Elmwood Park, NJ?

3,041 or 43% of the households in Elmwood Park, NJ are renter-occupied while 4,097 or 57% are owner-occupied.

How Elmwood Park Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Elmwood Park	$2,441
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
Glen Ridge	$3,459
Maywood	$2,234
Westwood	$2,720
East Rutherford	$2,734
Hasbrouck Heights	$1,784
Lodi	$2,006
Dumont	$2,364
Fair Lawn	$2,776
Leonia	$2,662
Midland Park	$3,143

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 Elmwood Park 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.