What is the average apartment size in Middlesex?

The average size for a Middlesex, NJ apartment is 1,006 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 Middlesex?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Middlesex is $2,200 per month, a 1.81% increase from last years average of $2,161.

What is the average apartment size in Middlesex?

The typical apartment in Middlesex offers about 1,006 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Middlesex, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Middlesex ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Middlesex?

In Middlesex, 27% of households rent while 73% 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 Middlesex is $2,200, a 1.81% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,161.

One-bedroom apartments provide 913 square feet for $2,007, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,609 offer 1,184 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Middlesex, NJ

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,200	1,006 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,007	913 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,609	1,184 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Middlesex, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Middlesex, NJ have increased by 1.81% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,161 to $2,200.

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

The largest share of rentals in Middlesex, NJ (38%) 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 Middlesex, NJ?

1,505 or 27% of the households in Middlesex, NJ are renter-occupied while 3,988 or 73% are owner-occupied.

How Middlesex Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Middlesex	$2,200
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
Metuchen	$2,885
Garwood	$3,156
Sayreville	$1,923
Highland Park	$2,305
South Plainfield	$2,551
South River	$1,968

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 Middlesex 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.