2026 BAH · Picatinny Arsenal
Picatinny Arsenal BAH and the rents it covers
E-5 with dependents: $4,749/mo. 27 of 28 communities within 25 miles that post a rent list one at or under it.
- 28 communities within 25 mi post a verified rent
- 27 post a rent at or under E-5 with-dependents BAH ($4,749)
- Lowest posted: $631/mo at Max on Morris (base rent; fees may be extra)
- Rents checked against each property’s own website: October 28, 2026
- Fees: 1 of 28 post a total monthly price incl. required fees; the rest post base rent, fees may be extra
BAH by pay grade, and how many posted rents fit
| Pay grade | With dependents | Rents at or under | Without | Rents at or under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $4,275 | 27 of 28 | $3,207 | 25 of 28 |
| E-5 | $4,749 | 27 of 28 | $3,561 | 26 of 28 |
| E-6 | $5,052 | 28 of 28 | $3,861 | 26 of 28 |
| E-7 | $5,073 | 28 of 28 | $4,299 | 27 of 28 |
| W-2 | $5,079 | 28 of 28 | $4,812 | 27 of 28 |
| O-1 | $4,791 | 27 of 28 | $3,801 | 26 of 28 |
| O-2 | $5,049 | 28 of 28 | $4,593 | 27 of 28 |
| O-3 | $5,094 | 28 of 28 | $4,938 | 28 of 28 |
| O-4 | $5,610 | 28 of 28 | $5,055 | 28 of 28 |
Housing area: Northern New Jersey, NJ (NJ202). 2026 BAH, source: DTMO. Counts use the lowest verified posted rent per community within 25 miles (straight-line), the same rule as the BAH tool.
Closest communities posting a rent at or under E-5 BAH
- 40-91 Fox Hill Drive Apartment · ≈ 5.4 mi · from $1,595/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Mountain Way Estates · ≈ 7.2 mi · from $3,025/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Ridgeview Commons · ≈ 7.7 mi · from $3,225/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Lexica · ≈ 7.8 mi · from $2,630/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Willows at Cedar Knolls · ≈ 10.8 mi · from $1,968/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- 34 Eden · ≈ 11.2 mi · from $2,895/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Max on Morris · ≈ 11.6 mi · from $631/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Eagle Rock Village · ≈ 12.5 mi · from $1,365/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Hensyn Village · ≈ 12.6 mi · from $1,365/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Avalon Montville · ≈ 13.1 mi · from $1,980/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
Showing up to 10 of 27. Lowest posted price per community; a fit means at least one floor plan is at or under the BAH amount, not that every unit is.
Every pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $4,749/mo · without: $3,561/mo
Housing area: Northern New Jersey, NJ (NJ202), based on ZIP 07842 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $4,275 | $3,207 |
| E-2 | $4,275 | $3,207 |
| E-3 | $4,275 | $3,207 |
| E-4 | $4,275 | $3,207 |
| E-5 | $4,749 | $3,561 |
| E-6 | $5,052 | $3,861 |
| E-7 | $5,073 | $4,299 |
| E-8 | $5,082 | $4,815 |
| E-9 | $5,235 | $4,896 |
| W-1 | $5,070 | $4,113 |
| W-2 | $5,079 | $4,812 |
| W-3 | $5,097 | $4,908 |
| W-4 | $5,289 | $5,046 |
| W-5 | $5,529 | $5,067 |
| O-1E | $5,076 | $4,746 |
| O-2E | $5,088 | $4,878 |
| O-3E | $5,325 | $5,043 |
| O-1 | $4,791 | $3,801 |
| O-2 | $5,049 | $4,593 |
| O-3 | $5,094 | $4,938 |
| O-4 | $5,610 | $5,055 |
| O-5 | $5,991 | $5,070 |
| O-6 | $6,042 | $5,073 |
| O-7 | $6,093 | $5,163 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions
What is the 2026 BAH at Picatinny Arsenal for an E-5 with dependents?
$4,749 a month with dependents and $3,561 without, for the Northern New Jersey, NJ housing area (NJ202). Source: DTMO 2026 BAH rates.
How many rentals near Picatinny Arsenal fit E-5 BAH?
27 of the 28 communities within 25 miles that post a verified rent list a price at or under $4,749 a month (E-5 with dependents). Rents were checked against each property’s own website (October 28, 2026).
Do the posted rents near Picatinny Arsenal include fees?
1 of 28 communities post a total monthly price that includes required fees. The rest post base rent, so required fees may be extra.
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