Rent in Gloucester County, NJ at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,810$21,720 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,860 (+2.8%)How much rent can you afford in Gloucester County, NJ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Gloucester County, NJ by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,397 | $16,764 | $55,880 | $26.87/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,520 | $18,240 | $60,800 | $29.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,810 | $21,720 | $72,400 | $34.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,170 | $26,040 | $86,800 | $41.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,423 | $29,076 | $96,920 | $46.60/hr |
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Rent in Gloucester County, NJ: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gloucester County, NJ in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,860 for a two-bedroom, up 2.8% from $1,810. A one-bedroom goes from $1,520 to $1,558, a studio from $1,397 to $1,438.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Gloucester County, NJ?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,520 for a one-bedroom and $1,810 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,720 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Gloucester County, NJ?
To keep a $1,810 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $34.81 an hour, or $72,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,520 takes $29.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gloucester County, NJ?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,397, one bedroom $1,520, two $1,810, three $2,170 and four $2,423 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gloucester County, NJ?
For the typical household, earning $105,115 a year ($8,760 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,810 takes 20.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,810 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $72,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $34.81 an hour.