Rent by ZIP · Middlesex County
Rent in Edison, NJ 08837
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,500 (+5.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,817 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,860 | $1,720 | +8.1% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,524 ±$154 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,000 | $1,890 | +5.8% | $1,800–2,200 | $1,647 ±$79 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,500 | $2,370 | +5.5% | $2,250–2,750 | $2,085 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,980 | $2,840 | +4.9% | $2,682–3,278 | $2,604 ±$861 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,340 | $3,140 | +6.4% | $3,006–3,674 | $2,904 ±$2,599 |
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 08837
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08835 | Manville | $2,540 | $1,744 |
| 08840 | Metuchen | $2,930 | $2,516 |
| 08833 | Lebanon | $2,620 | $2,244 |
| 08832 | Keasbey | $2,470 | $2,165 |
| 08831 | Monroe Township | $2,600 | $2,045 |
| 08830 | Iselin | $2,890 | $2,304 |
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.