What is the average apartment size in Linden?

The average size for a Linden, NJ apartment is 717 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 Linden?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Linden is $2,146 per month, a 2.84% increase from last years average of $2,087.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Linden?

In Linden, studios rent for $1,830 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,987 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,399 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,550 per month

What is the average apartment size in Linden?

The typical apartment in Linden offers about 717 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Linden?

Studio apartments in Linden average 585 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 650 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 826 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 807 sq. ft.

Linden, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Linden ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Linden?

In Linden, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Linden is $2,146, a 2.84% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,087.

Studio Apartments at $1,830 offer the most budget-friendly option with 585 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 650 square feet for $1,987, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,399 offer 826 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (807 sq ft) for $2,550, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Linden, NJ

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,146	717 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,830	585 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,987	650 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,399	826 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,550	807 sq. ft.

Linden, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Linden, NJ have increased by 2.84% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,087 to $2,146.

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

The largest share of rentals in Linden, NJ (48%) 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 Linden, NJ?

5,926 or 39% of the households in Linden, NJ are renter-occupied while 9,364 or 61% are owner-occupied.

How Linden Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Linden	$2,146
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
Rahway	$2,442
Perth Amboy	$2,416
Plainfield, NJ	$2,126
South Amboy, NJ	$2,684

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 Linden 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.