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Garwood, NJ

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An idyllic commuter town in the bustling suburbs of New Jersey

Public Transit Commuter Family-Friendly Suburban Nightlife

Garwood is a well-rounded suburb in northeast New Jersey nearing New York City. This bustling suburb is only six miles west of Elizabeth, 10 miles west of the Newark Liberty International Airport, and 12 miles southwest of Newark. This town is ideal for commuters or residents interested in top-notch shopping, dining, and entertainment. Although nearby cities offer a wider array of options, Garwood is home to several bars, pubs, restaurants, and theaters of its own like Rosie’s Wine Bar and Crossroads.

Garwood offers great public schools and a family-friendly environment, along with walkable residential neighborhoods. Locals frequent Unami Park for its beautiful tree-lined paths, athletic fields, playgrounds, and perfect picnic spots. The Garwood transit station makes commuting simple, as does immediate access to North Avenue.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Garwood, NJ is $2,111 for a studio, $2,596 for one bedroom, $3,547 for two bedrooms, and $4,994 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garwood has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,596/month
830 Sq Ft
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Transportation

82

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.

61

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

Lincoln Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

357 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

357 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • William Miller Sperry Observatory
  • Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
  • Hawk Rise Sanctuary
  • Merrill Park
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum

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.