Rent by ZIP · Middlesex County
Rent in Highland Park, NJ 08904
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,610 (+5.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,873 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,940 | $1,800 | +7.8% | $1,746–2,134 | $1,680 ±$222 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,090 | $1,970 | +6.1% | $1,881–2,299 | $1,770 ±$82 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,610 | $2,480 | +5.2% | $2,349–2,871 | $2,025 ±$161 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,110 | $2,970 | +4.7% | $2,799–3,421 | $2,250 ±$333 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,490 | $3,290 | +6.1% | $3,141–3,839 | $3,015 ±$2,051 |
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 08904
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 |
| 08901 | New Brunswick | $2,550 | $1,828 |
| 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.