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Bridgewater, NJ

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A well-kept suburb of New Jersey featuring kid-friendly fun

Shopping Suburban Wooded Convenient Accessible Family-Friendly

Bridgewater, also known as Bridgewater Township, is the ideal suburb for families or New York City commuters. Located about 45 miles west of the Big Apple, residents can either take Interstate 78 into the city or make use of public transportation. Bridgewater is split between a convenient commercial area and sprawling residential neighborhoods featuring wooded streets and a blend of cozy and upscale apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes.

Bridgewater’s commercial center features the popular Bridgewater Commons that’s home to an array of theaters, retailers, services, and eateries. North Brand Park, Washington Valley Park, and Green Knoll Golf Course are just a few of the spots for outdoor recreation, and kids love the Kidstreet Playground and Children’s Museum. For more dining, shopping, and entertainment options, residents of Bridgewater can easily visit the city of Somerville, located directly south of Bridgewater Commons.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Bridgewater, NJ is $1,441 for a studio, $2,110 for one bedroom, $2,545 for two bedrooms, and $2,989 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgewater has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,110/month
783 Sq Ft
House
$3,810/month
816 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,470/month
1,328 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

33

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Van Holten Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

314 Students

9
out of 10

Crim Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

391 Students

8
out of 10

Bradley Gardens Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

255 Students

8
out of 10

Eisenhower Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-6

627 Students

6
out of 10

Hillside Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

555 Students

6
out of 10

Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,347 Students

6
out of 10

Somerset Elementary Academy

Public

Grades K-8

39 Students

Rating Unavailable

Bridgewater Raritan High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,711 Students

6
out of 10

Somerset Secondary Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

55 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • NJ Audubon Duke Farms
  • English Farm
  • Leonard J. Buck Garden
  • The Arboretum at Colonial Park
  • Norz Hill Farm

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Trenton Mercer

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