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Garfield, NJ

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A relaxing riverside suburb just minutes from NYC

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Perched on the east bank of the Passaic River, Garfield is a large suburban community roughly an hour's drive northwest of Manhattan. The city is predominately residential, with unpretentious homes and apartments lining its streets and lush green parks interspersed throughout—Danhert’s Lake and 20th Century Park in particular serve as popular hangouts for locals when the weather is nice.

Rather than a centralized commercial zone, Garfield features a diverse selection of locally-owned cafes, bakeries, shops, and taverns scattered among the neighborhoods, maintaining a classic walkable environment that often allows you to run errands or get a bite to eat without having to drive. The close proximity to the big city makes it a great option for New York area commuters who prefer a quiet home environment.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Garfield, NJ is $1,734 for a studio, $1,997 for one bedroom, $2,611 for two bedrooms, and $1,074 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garfield has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,997/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$2,481/month
92 Sq Ft
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Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

44

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

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

Madison School No 10

Public

Grades PK-5

247 Students

9
out of 10

Washington Irving School No 4

Public

Grades PK-5

347 Students

8
out of 10

Woodrow Wilson School No 5

Public

Grades PK-5

294 Students

8
out of 10

Roosevelt School No 7

Public

Grades PK-5

234 Students

7
out of 10

Columbus School No 8

Public

Grades PK-5

315 Students

6
out of 10

Garfield Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

973 Students

3
out of 10

Garfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,199 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bergen County Zoo
  • Van Saun County Park
  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • Teaneck Creek Conservancy
  • Overpeck County 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.