Apartments and Homes for Rent in Morristown, NJ
Rentals in Morristown range from apartments to whole houses, and the current listings are below. This page covers what is specific to renting in Morristown, Morris County: how municipal rent rules apply, what landlords ask for, and what to check before you sign.
Does Morristown have rent control?
Yes. The Town of Morristown has a rent control ordinance administered by its Division of Rent Leveling, with a Rent Leveling Board that hears appeals.
What the town states, as of September 2026:
- Rent control applies to non-exempt apartment buildings, multi-family homes, and single-family homes and condominium units rented out in the owner's absence, built before 1981.
- Owners of units subject to rent control must register with the Rent Leveling Department every year and every time the tenancy changes.
- A landlord must notify the Division of Rent Leveling and the tenant at least 60 days before a rent increase.
- The allowable annual increase is set each year by a formula tied to the Consumer Price Index, and the Rent Leveling Department publishes it.
What that means when you are looking. In Morristown a rented house or condo can be covered, so the age of the building matters as much as its type. Ask the landlord whether the unit is registered with the Rent Leveling Department, and check the current allowable increase with the town. Morris Township is a separate municipality, and this ordinance is the Town of Morristown's.
What will a Morristown landlord ask you for?
The same things landlords across New Jersey ask for, and having them ready before you view is what decides who gets the place:
- Photo identification.
- Proof of income, such as recent pay stubs, an offer letter, or tax returns if you are self-employed.
- Employment confirmation.
- Previous landlord references, where you have them.
- Whatever the landlord requires for a credit check.
A landlord cannot refuse you because you pay with a housing voucher. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination protects lawful source of income, including vouchers and other rental assistance.
Many New Jersey municipalities require an inspection before a new tenant moves in. It is the landlord's responsibility and it can move a move-in date, so ask whether Morristown requires one as soon as your application is accepted.
The full renting process, costs up front and the questions renters ask are on the rentals page for Northern New Jersey.
Renting in Morristown before buying
A year renting in a town tells you things research will not, and plenty of people rent first on purpose. If that is your plan, say so at the start, because it changes which lease makes sense. Homes for sale are on the Morristown listings page, the wider county is on the Morris County page, and how buying works in New Jersey is set out step by step.
I am Reshmee Jugmohun, a licensed New Jersey real estate agent with Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty, and I work with renters and buyers throughout Morris County. I am not a property manager and not an attorney: once you move in, your relationship is with the landlord, and a lease review goes to a New Jersey attorney.
