What is the average apartment size in Carteret?

The average size for a Carteret, NJ apartment is 1,020 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 Carteret?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Carteret is $2,416 per month, a 3.67% increase from last years average of $2,331.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Carteret?

In Carteret, studios rent for $1,802 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,201 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,575 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Carteret?

The typical apartment in Carteret offers about 1,020 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Carteret?

Studio apartments in Carteret average 590 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 834 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,145 sq. ft.

Carteret, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Carteret ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Carteret?

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

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Carteret is $2,416, a 3.67% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,331.

Studio Apartments at $1,802 offer the most budget-friendly option with 590 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 834 square feet for $2,201, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,575 offer 1,145 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Carteret, NJ

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,416	1,020 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,802	590 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,201	834 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,575	1,145 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Carteret, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Carteret, NJ have increased by 3.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,331 to $2,416.

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

The largest share of rentals in Carteret, NJ (59%) 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 Carteret, NJ?

3,320 or 45% of the households in Carteret, NJ are renter-occupied while 4,107 or 55% are owner-occupied.

How Carteret Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Carteret	$2,416
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
Roselle Park	$2,004
New York City	$5,227
New Providence	$2,159
Keyport	$1,867
Metuchen	$2,885
Garwood	$3,156
Matawan	$2,203
Sayreville	$1,923
Roselle	$2,196
Keansburg	$1,659

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 Carteret 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.