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Fanwood, NJ

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A small-town feel within minutes of NYC

Suburban Charming Quaint Peaceful Family-Friendly Scenic

Located about 30 miles southwest of Manhattan, Fanwood offers residents the charm of small-town living on the cusp of a major metropolis. South Avenue serves as Fanwood’s main thoroughfare, boasting a slew of independent eateries and eclectic shops in a scenic locale.

Outside of South Avenue, Fanwood is predominantly residential, exuding an overall peaceful atmosphere. Fanwood residents enjoy a strong sense of community, in addition to picturesque parks like La Grande Park, Kramer Park, Forest Road Park, and Fanwood Nature Center.

Greater NYC is just a short drive or train ride away from Fanwood. NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley line stops right in the town’s center, offering many Fanwood residents simple commutes and travels.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fanwood, NJ is $2,251 for one bedroom, $3,957 for two bedrooms, and $4,570 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fanwood has decreased by -5.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,251/month
819 Sq Ft
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Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

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.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • William Miller Sperry Observatory
  • Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
  • Spring Lake Park
  • Washington Rock State Park
  • Merrill Park

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.