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Browns Mills, NJ

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A cozy military community in the heart of New Jersey

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Browns Mills is a central New Jersey suburb located within Pemberton Township, adjacent to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The community is almost entirely residential, with residential neighborhoods full of single-family homes occupying much of the landscape. The long and narrow Mirror Lake bisects the town, with the north side being much more densely populated than the south side.

Thanks to the close proximity to the Joint Base, Browns Mill is a popular spot among armed service members seeking off-base housing, as well as civilian military employees and support personnel. Living in Browns Mill also offers terrific access to the natural beauty of the region, with the vast Brendan T. Byrne State Forest just minutes to the south.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Browns Mills, NJ is $595 for a studio, $803 for one bedroom, and $921 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Browns Mills has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$803/month
571 Sq Ft
House
$2,369/month
575 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

42

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

Chatsworth Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

103 Students

3
out of 10

Chatsworth Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

103 Students

3
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.