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Franklin Park, NJ

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New Brunswick’s quiet, close-knit village

Wooded Commuter Quiet Convenient Great Location

Franklin Park is a small community in Somerset County, about seven miles southwest of New Brunswick. This lush, wooded town is a great option for commuters and students since New Brunswick is only 20 minutes away, giving quick access to offices and Rutgers University. Staying true to its small-town feel, most shops, services, restaurants, and grocery stores can be found along the Highway 27, the main street in town.

Even though this village is tiny, the eateries here serve up big flavor. Falafel & More, Aroma Royal Thai Cuisine, and Pasha Mediterranean Restaurant sell diverse cuisine from across the globe. The town is quiet for most of the year but the community is tight-knit and unites for special events. Franklin Day Festival is one of the biggest events of the year with an art show, car show, live entertainment, and so much more. Find your new apartment or home here if you’re looking for calm home in an area with a strong sense of community.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Franklin Park, NJ is $1,039 for a studio, $2,468 for one bedroom, and $2,767 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin Park has increased by 6.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,468/month
1,157 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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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.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

  • Von Thuns Country Farm Market
  • Davidson's Mill Pond Park
  • Giamarese Farm
  • The Arboretum at Colonial Park
  • Ireland Brook Conservation Area

Airports

  • Trenton Mercer
  • Newark Liberty International

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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.