Rent by ZIP · Union County
Rent in Elizabeth, NJ 07202
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,180 (+5.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,565 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $1,510 | +6% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,144 ±$251 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,810 | $1,700 | +6.5% | $1,629–1,991 | $1,227 ±$77 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,180 | $2,060 | +5.8% | $1,962–2,398 | $1,623 ±$80 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,580 | +5.4% | $2,448–2,992 | $1,965 ±$130 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,110 | $2,930 | +6.1% | $2,799–3,421 | $2,243 ±$153 |
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 07202
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07201 | Elizabeth | $1,990 | $1,513 |
| 07203 | Roselle | $2,060 | $1,833 |
| 07204 | Roselle Park | $2,100 | $1,845 |
| 07205 | Hillside | $2,290 | $1,720 |
| 07206 | Elizabethport | $2,120 | $1,496 |
| 07208 | Elizabeth | $2,130 | $1,672 |
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.