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Denville, NJ

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A taste of countryside living with Manhattan at arm’s reach

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Rail Service NJ Transit Upscale Parks Interstate

Roughly thirty miles west of New York City, the cozy township of Denville is an upscale suburban community on the banks of the Rockaway River. The Downtown area along Broadway offers residents a charming walking district full of locally-owned restaurants and specialty shops of every description. Locals enjoy close access to numerous public parks, providing excellent venues for spending quality time outdoors anytime. With NJ Transit rail service to Penn Station making the trip in less than ninety minutes, Denville is a great option for Manhattan commuters seeking a more tranquil home environment.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Denville, NJ is $2,166 for one bedroom, and $3,007 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Denville has increased by 4.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,166/month
706 Sq Ft
House
$3,662/month
200 Sq Ft
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Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

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

Lakeview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

674 Students

8
out of 10

Riverview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

465 Students

8
out of 10

Valleyview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

541 Students

7
out of 10

Morris Knolls High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,447 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tourne County Park
  • Hamilton Farms
  • Historic Speedwell
  • Hedden County Park
  • Longo Planetarium

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.