Rent by ZIP · Union County
Rent in Linden, NJ 07036
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,160 (+3.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,668 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,580 | $1,520 | +3.9% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,198 ±$1,038 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,790 | $1,720 | +4.1% | $1,611–1,969 | $1,327 ±$79 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,080 | +3.8% | $1,944–2,376 | $1,681 ±$75 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,690 | $2,600 | +3.5% | $2,421–2,959 | $2,029 ±$120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,080 | $2,960 | +4.1% | $2,772–3,388 | $2,647 ±$739 |
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 07036
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07035 | Lincoln Park | $2,400 | $1,984 |
| 07034 | Lake Hiawatha | $1,990 | $1,797 |
| 07033 | Kenilworth | $2,710 | $1,807 |
| 07039 | Livingston | $3,350 | $2,454 |
| 07032 | Kearny | $2,600 | $1,713 |
| 07040 | Maplewood | $2,870 | $2,774 |
Fair Market Rents across Union 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.