Cedar Knolls

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Cedar Knolls, NJ

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A sleepy, family-friendly community in northern New Jersey

Rural Laidback Great Schools Affordable Family-Friendly

Cedar Knolls sits in the center of Morris County, and is known for its family-oriented atmosphere and overall laidback vibe. Townhouses, apartments, and vintage-style homes sit within walking distance of some top-notch schools, and there are a number of parks that contribute to the neighborhood’s almost rural feel.

Ridgedale Avenue houses the majority of restaurants and retail options, and there are popular spots like H2Ocean Raw Bar that keep the culinary landscape diverse for such a small town. I-287 runs parallel to Cedar Knolls, so it’s easy to get to Morristown or Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Cedar Knolls, NJ is $2,587 for one bedroom, $3,546 for two bedrooms, and $3,550 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar Knolls has decreased by -6.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,587/month
821 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

44

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Frelinghuysen Arboretum
  • Morris Museum
  • Whippany Railway Museum
  • Historic Speedwell
  • Willowwood Arboretum

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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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.