What is the average apartment size in Avenel?

The average size for a Avenel, NJ apartment is 1,012 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 Avenel?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Avenel is $2,308 per month, a 1.8% increase from last years average of $2,267.

What is the average apartment size in Avenel?

The typical apartment in Avenel offers about 1,012 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Avenel, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Avenel ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Avenel?

In Avenel, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Avenel is $2,308, a 1.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,267.

One-bedroom apartments provide 867 square feet for $2,061, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,494 offer 1,116 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,634 sq ft) for $3,289, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Avenel, NJ

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,308	1,012 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,061	867 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,494	1,116 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,289	1,634 sq. ft.

Avenel, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Avenel, NJ have increased by 1.8% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,267 to $2,308.

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

The largest share of rentals in Avenel, NJ (44%) 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 Avenel, NJ?

2,830 or 50% of the households in Avenel, NJ are renter-occupied while 2,799 or 50% are owner-occupied.

How Avenel Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Avenel	$2,308
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
Woodbridge	$2,618
Iselin	$2,423
Fords	$2,318
Short Hills	$4,041

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 Avenel 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.