Rent by ZIP · Middlesex County
Rent in New Brunswick, NJ 08901
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,550 (+7.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,814 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,900 | $1,730 | +9.8% | $1,710–2,090 | $1,416 ±$133 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,040 | $1,890 | +7.9% | $1,836–2,244 | $1,596 ±$125 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,380 | +7.1% | $2,295–2,805 | $1,828 ±$74 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,040 | $2,850 | +6.7% | $2,736–3,344 | $2,117 ±$160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,410 | $3,160 | +7.9% | $3,069–3,751 | $2,990 ±$493 |
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 08901
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08902 | North Brunswick | $2,950 | $2,213 |
| 08904 | Highland Park | $2,610 | $2,025 |
| 08903 | New Brunswick | $2,600 | – |
| 08906 | New Brunswick | $2,600 | – |
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.