What is the average apartment size in Kearny?

The average size for a Kearny, NJ apartment is 783 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 Kearny?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Kearny is $2,220 per month, a 0.91% decrease from last years average of $2,241.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Kearny?

In Kearny, studios rent for $1,671 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,043 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,710 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Kearny?

The typical apartment in Kearny offers about 783 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Kearny?

Studio apartments in Kearny average 475 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 686 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,052 sq. ft.

Kearny, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kearny?

The typical rent budget in Kearny ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kearny?

In Kearny, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kearny is $2,220, a 0.91% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,241.

Studio Apartments at $1,671 offer the most budget-friendly option with 475 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 686 square feet for $2,043, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,710 offer 1,052 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Kearny, NJ

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,220	783 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,671	475 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,043	686 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,710	1,052 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Kearny, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Kearny, NJ have decreased by 0.91% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,241 to $2,220.

What's the typical rent budget in Kearny, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Kearny, NJ (34%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kearny, NJ?

8,050 or 55% of the households in Kearny, NJ are renter-occupied while 6,706 or 45% are owner-occupied.

How Kearny Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Kearny	$2,220
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
New York City	$5,227
Harrison	$2,776
West New York	$3,067
Secaucus	$3,060

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 Kearny 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.