What is the average apartment size in Metuchen?

The average size for a Metuchen, NJ apartment is 881 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 Metuchen?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Metuchen is $2,885 per month, a 0.54% increase from last years average of $2,870.

What is the average apartment size in Metuchen?

The typical apartment in Metuchen offers about 881 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Metuchen, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Metuchen ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Metuchen?

In Metuchen, 23% of households rent while 77% 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 Metuchen is $2,885, a 0.54% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,870.

One-bedroom apartments provide 792 square feet for $2,562, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,554 offer 1,066 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Metuchen, NJ

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,885	881 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,562	792 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,554	1,066 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Metuchen, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Metuchen, NJ have increased by 0.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,870 to $2,885.

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

The largest share of rentals in Metuchen, NJ (39%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Metuchen, NJ?

1,302 or 23% of the households in Metuchen, NJ are renter-occupied while 4,309 or 77% are owner-occupied.

How Metuchen Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Metuchen	$2,885
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
Keyport	$1,867
Carteret	$2,416
Garwood	$3,156
Matawan	$2,203
Sayreville	$1,923
Middlesex	$2,200
Roselle	$2,196
Highland Park	$2,305
South Plainfield	$2,551

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 Metuchen 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.