Cumberland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Jersey. Population: 153,588.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,280/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
+43% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,375/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
+43% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,673/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
+42% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,303/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
+51% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,311/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
+32% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,208 | $1,280 | +$72 (+6.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,275 | $1,375 | +$100 (+7.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,591 | $1,673 | +$82 (+5.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,163 | $2,303 | +$140 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,186 | $2,311 | +$125 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$55,000
$4,583/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$66,920
$5,577/month gross
Other Counties in New Jersey
Essex County
1 BR: $1,822/mo
Salem County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Burlington County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Camden County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Gloucester County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Union County
1 BR: $1,822/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.