Rent by ZIP · Middlesex County
Rent in Metuchen, NJ 08840
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,930 (+3.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,058 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,180 | $2,060 | +5.8% | $1,962–2,398 | $1,531 ±$1,446 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,350 | $2,260 | +4% | $2,115–2,585 | $1,823 ±$86 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,930 | $2,840 | +3.2% | $2,637–3,223 | $2,516 ±$249 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,490 | $3,410 | +2.3% | $3,141–3,839 | $3,013 ±$655 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,920 | $3,770 | +4% | $3,528–4,312 | $3,242 ±$192 |
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 08840
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08837 | Edison | $2,500 | $2,085 |
| 08844 | Hillsborough | $3,080 | $2,372 |
| 08835 | Manville | $2,540 | $1,744 |
| 08846 | Middlesex | $2,240 | $2,081 |
| 08833 | Lebanon | $2,620 | $2,244 |
| 08832 | Keasbey | $2,470 | $2,165 |
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.