Rent by ZIP · Middlesex County
Rent in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,920 (+5.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,044 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,170 | $2,000 | +8.5% | $1,953–2,387 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,340 | $2,200 | +6.4% | $2,106–2,574 | $1,648 ±$82 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,920 | $2,760 | +5.8% | $2,628–3,212 | $2,489 ±$205 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,480 | $3,310 | +5.1% | $3,132–3,828 | $2,750 ±$167 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,910 | $3,660 | +6.8% | $3,519–4,301 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, 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 Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,623.
What renters pay in 08816
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08817 | Edison | $2,790 | $2,136 |
| 08812 | Dunellen | $2,550 | $1,872 |
| 08820 | Edison | $2,870 | $2,318 |
| 08821 | Flagtown | $3,080 | – |
| 08810 | Dayton | $2,870 | $2,184 |
| 08822 | Flemington | $2,290 | $1,636 |
Fair Market Rents across Middlesex 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.