What is the average apartment size in Freehold?

The average size for a Freehold, NJ apartment is 743 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 Freehold?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Freehold is $2,135 per month, a 1.11% increase from last years average of $2,111.

What is the average apartment size in Freehold?

The typical apartment in Freehold offers about 743 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Freehold, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Freehold ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Freehold?

In Freehold, 23% of households rent while 77% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Freehold is $2,135, a 1.11% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,111.

One-bedroom apartments provide 694 square feet for $1,950, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,430 offer 822 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Freehold, NJ

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,135	743 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,950	694 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,430	822 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Freehold, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Freehold, NJ have increased by 1.11% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,111 to $2,135.

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

The largest share of rentals in Freehold, NJ (60%) 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 Freehold, NJ?

815 or 23% of the households in Freehold, NJ are renter-occupied while 2,740 or 77% are owner-occupied.

How Freehold Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Freehold	$2,135
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
Keyport	$1,867
Red Bank	$2,534
Eatontown	$2,050
Matawan	$2,203
Sayreville	$1,923
Keansburg	$1,659
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 Freehold 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.