What is the average apartment size in Roselle?

The average size for a Roselle, NJ apartment is 784 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 Roselle?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Roselle is $2,196 per month, a 0.55% decrease from last years average of $2,208.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Roselle?

In Roselle, studios rent for $1,412 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,016 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,413 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Roselle?

The typical apartment in Roselle offers about 784 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Roselle?

Studio apartments in Roselle average 464 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 672 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 910 sq. ft.

Roselle, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Roselle ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Roselle?

In Roselle, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Roselle is $2,196, a 0.55% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,208.

Studio Apartments at $1,412 offer the most budget-friendly option with 464 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 672 square feet for $2,016, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,413 offer 910 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Roselle, NJ

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,196	784 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,412	464 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,016	672 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,413	910 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Roselle, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Roselle, NJ have decreased by 0.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,208 to $2,196.

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

The largest share of rentals in Roselle, NJ (37%) 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 Roselle, NJ?

3,934 or 48% of the households in Roselle, NJ are renter-occupied while 4,220 or 52% are owner-occupied.

How Roselle Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Roselle	$2,196
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
Glen Ridge	$3,459
Roselle Park	$2,004
New York City	$5,227
New Providence	$2,159
Carteret	$2,416
Metuchen	$2,885
Garwood	$3,156
North Arlington	$2,014
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 Roselle 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.