Jamesburg

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Jamesburg, NJ

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A sleepy New Jersey suburb with a charming downtown area

Quiet Diverse Commuter Convenient Laidback

Only four miles east of the New Jersey Turnpike and a 20-minute drive from New Brunswick, Jamesburg is a quiet suburban settings that’s perfect for commuter and families looking to find an affordable rental in New Jersey. There’s a mix of developments both new and old that offer apartment hunters plenty of options. Burger spots, pizzerias, pubs, and more line East Railroad Avenue, so you won’t have to go far to grab a bite to eat. When it’s time to leave home — whether for work or play — the nearby turnpike makes it easy to travel to New Brunswick or further north to New York City.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Jamesburg, NJ is $1,269 for one bedroom, and $1,650 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jamesburg has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,269/month
593 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

41

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

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

458 Students

4
out of 10

Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

208 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Thompson Park
  • Jamesburg Park Conservation Area
  • Etsch Farm
  • Beekman Road
  • Ireland Brook Conservation Area

Military Bases

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.