Kearny

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Kearny, NJ

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An industrial community with a small-town atmosphere.

Suburb Commuter Walkable Diverse Public Transportation PATH

Sitting adjacent to Newark and Jersey City, Kearny is just minutes from Manhattan, giving residents easy access to New York City for work or leisure (either via car or PATH rail service). While most of the town’s area is industrial, the residential area on the northwest side of town is an attractive mix of neighborhoods and storefronts. Kearny Avenue serves as the main drag through town, featuring a wide selection of locally-owned restaurants, shops, and bars. West Hudson Park provides a large open area for outdoor recreation, including a network of trails for running and biking.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kearny, NJ is $2,214 for a studio, $2,039 for one bedroom, $3,009 for two bedrooms, and $1,638 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kearny has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,039/month
646 Sq Ft
House
$2,872/month
270 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,548/month
528 Sq Ft
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Transportation

67

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.

39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

46

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

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

516 Students

5
out of 10

Schuyler Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

453 Students

5
out of 10

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

934 Students

4
out of 10

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

441 Students

4
out of 10

Garfield Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

439 Students

3
out of 10

Lincoln Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

751 Students

3
out of 10

Kearny High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,827 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kearny Marsh
  • Richard W. DeKorte Park
  • Meadowlands Environment Center
  • McDowell Observatory
  • Laurel Hill 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.