Rent by ZIP · Middlesex County
Rent in Middlesex, NJ 08846
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,240 (+1.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,416 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,630 | $1,600 | +1.9% | $1,467–1,793 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,790 | $1,760 | +1.7% | $1,611–1,969 | $1,335 ±$68 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,210 | +1.4% | $2,016–2,464 | $2,081 ±$527 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,690 | $2,650 | +1.5% | $2,421–2,959 | $2,018 ±$1,179 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,970 | $2,930 | +1.4% | $2,673–3,267 | – |
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 08846
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08844 | Hillsborough | $3,080 | $2,372 |
| 08848 | Milford | $2,310 | $1,465 |
| 08850 | Milltown | $2,410 | $1,011 |
| 08840 | Metuchen | $2,930 | $2,516 |
| 08852 | Monmouth Junction | $2,690 | $2,143 |
| 08853 | Neshanic Station | $2,770 | $2,239 |
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.