What is the average apartment size in Hackettstown?

The average size for a Hackettstown, NJ apartment is 929 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 Hackettstown?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Hackettstown is $2,353 per month, a 51.55% increase from last years average of $1,553.

What is the average apartment size in Hackettstown?

The typical apartment in Hackettstown offers about 929 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hackettstown, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Hackettstown ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 31% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hackettstown?

In Hackettstown, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hackettstown is $2,353, a 51.55% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,553.

One-bedroom apartments provide 780 square feet for $1,925, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,871 offer 1,125 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Hackettstown, NJ

Last updated: February 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,353	929 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,925	780 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,871	1,125 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Hackettstown, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Hackettstown, NJ have increased by 51.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,553 to $2,353.

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

The largest share of rentals in Hackettstown, NJ (31%) 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 Hackettstown, NJ?

1,544 or 41% of the households in Hackettstown, NJ are renter-occupied while 2,246 or 59% are owner-occupied.

How Hackettstown 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
Newton	$2,026
Hackettstown	$2,353

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 Hackettstown 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.