Rent by ZIP · Essex County
Rent in Essex Fells, NJ 07021
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,860 (+0.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $3,500+ a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,090 | $2,080 | +0.5% | $1,881–2,299 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,370 | $2,360 | +0.4% | $2,133–2,607 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,860 | $2,850 | +0.4% | $2,574–3,146 | $3,500+ |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,560 | $3,570 | -0.3% | $3,204–3,916 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,080 | $4,060 | +0.5% | $3,672–4,488 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Newark, 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 Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,233.
What renters pay in 07021
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07020 | Edgewater | $3,400 | $3,176 |
| 07022 | Fairview | $2,120 | $1,719 |
| 07023 | Fanwood | $3,130 | $2,232 |
| 07018 | East Orange | $2,100 | $1,598 |
| 07024 | Fort Lee | $3,360 | $2,679 |
| 07017 | East Orange | $1,990 | $1,660 |
Fair Market Rents across Essex 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.