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Fort Lee, NJ

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A suburban New Jersey community at the foot of the George Washington Bridge

Waterfront River Parks Walkable Safe Low Crime Schools

Fort Lee is a suburban borough located where the New Jersey Turnpike meets the George Washington Bridge, right across the river from Washington Heights. The combination of excellent public schools, very low crime, and easy access to Manhattan make Fort Lee a highly popular location for commuters raising families.

The center of town is filled by a large shopping and dining district anchored by the Oaktree Mall, which draws large crowds from the surrounding communities. Fort Lee Historic Park and the Hudson Palisades cover much of the borough’s waterfront area, providing scenic views and tranquil natural environments for your leisure time. Rental rates can be rather steep, but there are numerous apartments, condos, and houses in the borough that are quite affordable.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Lee, NJ is $2,521 for a studio, $3,046 for one bedroom, $3,769 for two bedrooms, and $4,302 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Lee has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,046/month
786 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,017/month
156 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,640/month
331 Sq Ft
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Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

56

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

School No. 1

Public

Grades K-4

542 Students

9
out of 10

School No. 2

Public

Grades PK-4

357 Students

9
out of 10

School No. 3

Public

Grades PK-4

339 Students

9
out of 10

Lewis F Cole Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

1,194 Students

8
out of 10

School No. 4

Public

Grades K-4

400 Students

6
out of 10

Lewis F Cole Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

1,194 Students

8
out of 10

Fort Lee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,160 Students

6
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.