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Hillsdale, NJ

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A charming small town along Woodcliff Lake in the suburbs of Jersey

Family-Friendly Great Schools Lake Restaurants Parks

Nestled alongside Woodcliff Lake in northeast New Jersey, Hillsdale is an idyllic suburb filled with excellent public schools, community parks, and small businesses. Locals enjoy frequenting small eateries like Ray’s Pizza, Osso Buco Grill, and the Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar. Hillsdale offers a charming train station in the heart of town, and NJ-444 sits on the city’s western edge.

Hillsdale residents appreciate the high-ranking schools in town like Pascack Valley High School and Meadowbrook Elementary School. Locals enjoy the nature trails at Beechwood Park and the well-kept green at the Edgewood Country Club. Hillsdale offers a blend of affordable rentals and upscale apartments, so there’s something for everyone in this Jersey suburb!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hillsdale, NJ is $2,655 for one bedroom, $3,110 for two bedrooms, and $3,682 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillsdale has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,655/month
775 Sq Ft
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Transportation

78

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

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.

Schools

George G. White Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

478 Students

8
out of 10

Meadowbrook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

332 Students

8
out of 10

Ann Blanche Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

299 Students

5
out of 10

George G. White Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

478 Students

8
out of 10

Pascack Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

984 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wood Dale County Park
  • Pascack Brook County Park
  • DePiero's Farm
  • Saddle River County Park
  • Bergen County Zoo

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • Westchester County

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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.