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Belleville, NJ

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Experience the Cherry Blossom Capital of America

Suburban Diverse Family-Friendly Welcoming Convenient Quiet Historic

Located in Essex County, bordering Bloomfield and Newark, Belleville is considered to be the Cherry Blossom Capital of America. Every year, Belleville hosts a festival celebrating the cherry blossom trees in Branch Brook Park, complete with live musical performances, cultural demonstrations, food, and children’s activities for thousands of visitors.

Shopping options are plentiful in Belleville, with several strip malls and a commercial corridor along Washington Avenue. Belleville is also home to the Motorcycle Mall, a massive destination for everything pertaining to motorcycles and powersports. Belleville residents enjoy access to multiple golf courses, a wide variety of international cuisine, public transportation, and highways. New York City is just minutes away from this New Jersey suburb.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Belleville, NJ is $1,391 for a studio, $1,741 for one bedroom, $2,219 for two bedrooms, and $2,401 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belleville has increased by 6.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,741/month
628 Sq Ft
House
$2,766/month
361 Sq Ft
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Transportation

78

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Belleville PS9

Public

Grades K-6

126 Students

7
out of 10

Belleville PS5

Public

Grades K-6

397 Students

6
out of 10

Belleville PS3

Public

Grades K-6

352 Students

6
out of 10

Belleville PS10

Public

Grades PK-6

170 Students

5
out of 10

Belleville PS4

Public

Grades PK-6

452 Students

3
out of 10

Belleville Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

671 Students

2
out of 10

Belleville Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,499 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Branch Brook Park
  • Kearny Marsh
  • Richard W. DeKorte Park
  • Meadowlands Environment Center
  • McDowell Observatory

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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