salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,520 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 199 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rahway?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rahway
| Size | Rahway | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,191 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,774 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,377 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,136 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,477 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rahway overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rahway, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rahway
Life in Rahway
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rahway?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $118 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $386,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rahway, NJ?
Renting in Rahway costs a median of about $2,563 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Rahway?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,520 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rahway cheap or expensive?
Rahway is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.2% of the typical household income of $98,641. It ranks 199th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rahway?
The median homeowner in Rahway pays $9,916 a year in property taxes, about 2.57% of the median home value.
Is Rahway more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rahway?
The median home value in Rahway is $386,400, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
30,109 people live in Rahway. Numbers are typical (middle) values.