Rent by ZIP · Middlesex County
Rent in Helmetta, NJ 08828
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,850 (+8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,144 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,120 | $1,920 | +10.4% | $1,908–2,332 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,290 | $2,100 | +9% | $2,061–2,519 | $2,089 ±$221 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,850 | $2,640 | +8% | $2,565–3,135 | $2,207 ±$95 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,400 | $3,170 | +7.3% | $3,060–3,740 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,810 | $3,500 | +8.9% | $3,429–4,191 | – |
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 08828
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08827 | Hampton | $2,290 | $1,333 |
| 08829 | High Bridge | $2,360 | $1,758 |
| 08826 | Glen Gardner | $2,240 | $1,451 |
| 08830 | Iselin | $2,890 | $2,304 |
| 08825 | Frenchtown | $2,390 | $1,729 |
| 08831 | Monroe Township | $2,600 | $2,045 |
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.