Rent by ZIP · Union County
Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,580 (+1.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,060 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,890 | $1,860 | +1.6% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,192 ±$803 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,140 | $2,100 | +1.9% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,878 ±$607 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,580 | $2,540 | +1.6% | $2,322–2,838 | $2,559 ±$473 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,220 | $3,180 | +1.3% | $2,898–3,542 | $2,355 ±$268 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,680 | $3,610 | +1.9% | $3,312–4,048 | – |
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 07076
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07075 | Wood Ridge | $2,370 | $1,929 |
| 07077 | Sewaren | $2,240 | – |
| 07074 | Moonachie | $1,440 | $1,565 |
| 07078 | Short Hills | $3,350 | $3,400 |
| 07073 | East Rutherford | $2,390 | $2,257 |
| 07079 | South Orange | $3,120 | $2,351 |
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.