Rent by ZIP · Middlesex County
Rent in Carteret, NJ 07008
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,880 (+7.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,032 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,140 | $1,950 | +9.7% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,865 ±$259 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,310 | $2,140 | +7.9% | $2,079–2,541 | $1,657 ±$921 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,880 | $2,690 | +7.1% | $2,592–3,168 | $2,182 ±$184 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,430 | $3,230 | +6.2% | $3,087–3,773 | $1,830 ±$320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,850 | $3,570 | +7.8% | $3,465–4,235 | $2,196 ±$447 |
Small Area FMRs for the Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,623.
What renters pay in 07008
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07009 | Cedar Grove | $2,520 | $2,247 |
| 07006 | Caldwell | $2,650 | $2,475 |
| 07010 | Cliffside Park | $2,340 | $1,942 |
| 07005 | Boonton | $2,460 | $1,755 |
| 07011 | Clifton | $2,240 | $1,742 |
| 07004 | Fairfield | $3,350 | $2,823 |
Fair Market Rents across Middlesex County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.