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Lafayette, NJ

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This modest New Jersey township is surrounded by pristine the countryside

Rural • Charming • Quiet • Small Business • Pastoral •

Lafayette, also called Lafayette Township, is a sprawling locale with a charming town center and rural surroundings. Located in northern New Jersey only a few miles from both the Pennsylvania and New York border, this peaceful township if perfect for anyone looking for peace and quiet without being too far from the amenities and conveniences of more populous areas. Lafayette holds a number of long-standing homes for rent, but there are also upscale apartment complexes in surrounding communities such as Newton. In the town center along State Route 94 and Meadows Road you’ll find a few markets and locally owned businesses, as well as pizza places and American-style restaurants. The farmland and overall rural appearance of Lafayette means nature is always close at hand, but the big cities of eastern New Jersey are only a short drive away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Lafayette, NJ is $1,870 for one bedroom, and $2,350 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lafayette has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,870/month
635 Sq Ft
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Transportation

21

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

18

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

Lafayette Township Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

205 Students

5
out of 10

Lafayette Township Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

205 Students

5
out of 10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Lentini Farm
  • Sterling Hill Mine Tour & Museum of Fluorescence
  • Kittatinny Valley State Park
  • Franklin Mineral Museum
  • Swartswood State Park

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Commuter Rail

Military Bases

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† 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.