Rent by ZIP · Union County
Rent in Elizabeth, NJ 07208
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,130 (+3.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,400 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,560 | $1,500 | +4% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,147 ±$67 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,760 | $1,690 | +4.1% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,224 ±$48 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,130 | $2,050 | +3.9% | $1,917–2,343 | $1,672 ±$80 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,570 | +3.5% | $2,394–2,926 | $2,046 ±$306 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,040 | $2,920 | +4.1% | $2,736–3,344 | $2,638 ±$511 |
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 07208
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07206 | Elizabethport | $2,120 | $1,496 |
| 07205 | Hillside | $2,290 | $1,720 |
| 07204 | Roselle Park | $2,100 | $1,845 |
| 07203 | Roselle | $2,060 | $1,833 |
| 07202 | Elizabeth | $2,180 | $1,623 |
| 07201 | Elizabeth | $1,990 | $1,513 |
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.