Sussex County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Jersey. Population: 144,808.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,612/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
+81% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,822/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
+90% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,205/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
+88% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,761/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
+81% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,137/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
+79% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,551 | $1,612 | +$61 (+3.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,768 | $1,822 | +$54 (+3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,140 | $2,205 | +$65 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,695 | $2,761 | +$66 (+2.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,065 | $3,137 | +$72 (+2.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$72,880
$6,073/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$88,200
$7,350/month gross
Other Counties in New Jersey
Camden County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Middlesex County
1 BR: $1,978/mo
Salem County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Union County
1 BR: $1,822/mo
Essex County
1 BR: $1,822/mo
Monmouth County
1 BR: $1,889/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.