What is the average apartment size in Iselin?

The average size for a Iselin, NJ apartment is 996 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 Iselin?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Iselin is $2,423 per month, a 0.9% increase from last years average of $2,401.

What is the average apartment size in Iselin?

The typical apartment in Iselin offers about 996 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Iselin, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Iselin ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Iselin?

In Iselin, 34% of households rent while 66% 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 Iselin is $2,423, a 0.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,401.

One-bedroom apartments provide 825 square feet for $2,097, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,719 offer 1,157 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Iselin, NJ

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,423	996 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,097	825 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,719	1,157 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Iselin, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Iselin, NJ have increased by 0.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,401 to $2,423.

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

The largest share of rentals in Iselin, NJ (47%) 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 Iselin, NJ?

2,150 or 34% of the households in Iselin, NJ are renter-occupied while 4,204 or 66% are owner-occupied.

How Iselin Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Iselin	$2,423
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
Avenel	$2,308
Fords	$2,318

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 Iselin 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.