Cape May County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Jersey. Population: 95,456.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,320/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
+48% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,366/mo
↑ 12.6% YoY
+42% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,792/mo
↑ 12.6% YoY
+53% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,396/mo
↑ 12.6% YoY
+57% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,405/mo
↑ 12.6% YoY
+37% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,192 | $1,320 | +$128 (+10.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,213 | $1,366 | +$153 (+12.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,591 | $1,792 | +$201 (+12.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,127 | $2,396 | +$269 (+12.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,135 | $2,405 | +$270 (+12.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$54,640
$4,553/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$71,680
$5,973/month gross
Other Counties in New Jersey
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,375/mo
Salem County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Middlesex County
1 BR: $1,978/mo
Essex County
1 BR: $1,822/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $1,527/mo
Camden County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.