Hudson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Jersey. Population: 712,029.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$2,407/mo
↑ 20.4% YoY
+170% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,458/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+156% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,763/mo
↑ 20.2% YoY
+135% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,367/mo
↑ 19.3% YoY
+121% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,955/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY
+125% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,999 | $2,407 | +$408 (+20.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,029 | $2,458 | +$429 (+21.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,299 | $2,763 | +$464 (+20.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,822 | $3,367 | +$545 (+19.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,218 | $3,955 | +$737 (+22.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$98,320
$8,193/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$110,520
$9,210/month gross
Other Counties in New Jersey
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,375/mo
Somerset County
1 BR: $1,978/mo
Mercer County
1 BR: $1,545/mo
Middlesex County
1 BR: $1,978/mo
Burlington County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Passaic County
1 BR: $2,024/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.