Average Rent in Vineland, NJ↑ Rents rising 3.0% YoY🔻 Cheapest in NJ
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 152,915
Market Overview
Vineland, NJ has rental prices ranging from $1,208/month to $2,186/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,275/month — 9% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $64,499/year, spending $1,275/month on a 1-bedroom represents 24% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Vineland Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,591/month, Vineland ranks #10 most expensive of the 10 cities tracked in New Jersey — pricier than 94% of all US cities in our data.
The Vineland Rental Market
The Vineland, NJ area has a population of about 152,915 and 34% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Vineland, NJ have risen by $46/month (3.0%) over the past year, from $1,545 to $1,591. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Vineland, NJ without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $51,000. The local median household income of $64,499 exceeds that threshold by $13,499, making Vineland relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Rent vs. Buy
The median home value in Vineland, NJ is $312,689, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 16.4. With a break-even horizon of approximately 16 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Vineland, NJ Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in NJlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | $1,474 | $1,654 | $2,040 | $2,717 | — |
| Bergen | $1,556 | $1,807 | $2,072 | $2,550 | — |
| Newark | $1,551 | $1,768 | $2,140 | $2,695 | — |
| Middlesex | $1,540 | $1,731 | $2,176 | $2,622 | — |
| Jersey City | $1,999 | $2,029 | $2,299 | $2,822 | — |
| Warren County | $1,385 | $1,392 | $1,686 | $2,159 | — |
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