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New Jersey Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,423
2 Bedrooms
$1,775
3 Bedrooms
$2,225
YoY Trend
+15.6%
Days on Market
62d
Newark
07112
1BR$1,495
2BR$1,850
3BR$2,350
YoY
-0.2%
DOM
65.98d
Listings
229
Trenton
08618
1BR$1,350
2BR$1,700
3BR$2,100
YoY
+31.3%
DOM
57.34d
Listings
125
New Jersey Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in New Jersey
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 90 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
New Jersey security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
1.5 months
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
Yes (check locally)
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under New Jersey law
✅ Landlord Rights
→Can recover past-due rent
→Can terminate for good cause
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Anti-Eviction Act (just cause required)
→Rent leveling
→Right to counsel (some cities)
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in New Jersey before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Truth in Renting Guide
📄 Flood zone
📄 Radon
Rent Control Status
New Jersey rent increase and rent control laws
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New Jersey Has Rent Control
Rent control laws apply in Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Trenton, Camden. Late fees are capped at 5% (common).
⚠️ Consult a local attorney before raising rents in affected jurisdictions.
New Jersey Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in New Jersey?+
The average eviction timeline in New Jersey is 90 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 30 days. Filing fee is $50–$250.
What is the security deposit limit in New Jersey?+
In New Jersey, the security deposit maximum is 1.5 months. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does New Jersey have rent control?+
Yes. Rent control applies in Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Trenton, Camden. Consult a local attorney before raising rents in those jurisdictions.
How much entry notice is required in New Jersey?+
Landlords in New Jersey must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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