What is the average apartment size in South Bound Brook?

The average size for a South Bound Brook, NJ apartment is 764 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 South Bound Brook?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in South Bound Brook is $1,867 per month, a 1.93% increase from last years average of $1,831.

What is the average apartment size in South Bound Brook?

The typical apartment in South Bound Brook offers about 764 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Bound Brook, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Bound Brook?

The typical rent budget in South Bound Brook ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 83% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Bound Brook?

In South Bound Brook, 43% of households rent while 57% 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 South Bound Brook is $1,867, a 1.93% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,831.

One-bedroom apartments provide 668 square feet for $1,753, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,068 offer 933 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Bound Brook, NJ

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,867	764 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,753	668 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,068	933 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Bound Brook, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in South Bound Brook, NJ have increased by 1.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,831 to $1,867.

What's the typical rent budget in South Bound Brook, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in South Bound Brook, NJ (83%) 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 South Bound Brook, NJ?

773 or 43% of the households in South Bound Brook, NJ are renter-occupied while 1,017 or 57% are owner-occupied.

How South Bound Brook Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
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
Middlesex	$2,200
Highland Park	$2,305
South Plainfield	$2,551
South River	$1,968
South Bound Brook	$1,867

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 South Bound Brook 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.