What is the average apartment size in Westfield?

The average size for a Westfield, NJ apartment is 1,100 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 Westfield?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Westfield is $3,482 per month, a 28.98% increase from last years average of $2,699.

What is the average apartment size in Westfield?

The typical apartment in Westfield offers about 1,100 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Westfield, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Westfield ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Westfield?

In Westfield, 20% of households rent while 80% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Westfield is $3,482, a 28.98% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,699.

One-bedroom apartments provide 672 square feet for $2,315, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,839 offer 1,231 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,318 sq ft) for $4,074, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Westfield, NJ

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,482	1,100 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,315	672 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,839	1,231 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,074	1,318 sq. ft.

Westfield, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Westfield, NJ have increased by 28.98% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,699 to $3,482.

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

The largest share of rentals in Westfield, NJ (41%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Westfield, NJ?

2,108 or 20% of the households in Westfield, NJ are renter-occupied while 8,568 or 80% are owner-occupied.

How Westfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Westfield	$3,482
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
Harrison	$2,776

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 Westfield 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.