Union Mill Run
1762 Walker Ave,
Union, NJ 07083
$1,753 - $2,690 | 1-2 Beds
Hillside
Hillside, NJ
Area Guide
Cultural diversity holds strong in this suburb
Suburban
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Park-Like
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Diverse
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Quaint
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Commuter
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The city of Hillside is a suburb of Elizabeth, located about three miles north of Downtown, known for its rich history and abundance of green space for being a metropolitan area. With direct access to Interstate 78 and the Newark Liberty International Airport, residents of Hillside have easy commutes and great proximity to a major airport.
North of Kean University, Hillside is home to some excellent schools in the Hillside Public School District like Hillside High. Hillside houses a portion of Weequahic Park, offering a running track and trails, athletic fields, a golf course, and a scenic lake, while Conant Park is densely wooded with a spacious playground. Nestled along the Elizabeth River, residents of Hillside enjoy quiet residential streets lined with a variety of apartments and houses for rent. Hillside is known for its diverse culture, as well as its diverse cuisine, so be sure to check out one of the city’s local restaurants after you get settled.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hillside, NJ is $1,537 for one bedroom, and $1,817 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillside has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,537/month
592 Sq Ft
House
$3,953/month
500 Sq Ft
Transportation
72
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.
47
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
Hurden-Looker Elementary School
Public
Grades 2-6
376 Students
6
Public
Grades 2-6
381 Students
4
Public
Grades 2-6
211 Students
3
Abram P. Morris-Saybrook Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-1
650 Students
Rating Unavailable
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
Public
Grades 7-8
376 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
925 Students
2
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Greenwood Gardens
- G. Thomas DiDomenico Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.