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Leonia, NJ

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Savor small-town charm with a modern twist near NYC

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Convenient Historic Walkable Welcoming Close-Knit Diverse

Located about 13 miles northwest of New York City, Leonia is a picturesque suburb with a small-town atmosphere. Leonia residents enjoy stately historic homes in quiet residential neighborhoods surrounded by lush natural beauty. The sprawling Overpeck County Park provides a host of recreational opportunities to the Leonia community, with over 800 acres of trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and an equestrian center.

Leonia’s charming downtown area is stretched along tree-lined Broad Avenue, brimming with diverse eateries, specialty shops, and salons in brick buildings. Families are especially drawn to Leonia for its top-notch schools and its close proximity to all that New York City has to offer. Getting around from Leonia is easy with access to I-95, the George Washington Bridge, and NJ Transit buses.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Leonia, NJ is $1,242 for a studio, $2,062 for one bedroom, $2,782 for two bedrooms, and $2,350 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leonia has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,062/month
605 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.

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.

49

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

Leonia Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

654 Students

7
out of 10

Anna C. Scott Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

608 Students

6
out of 10

Leonia Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

654 Students

7
out of 10

Leonia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

847 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Overpeck County Park
  • Teaneck Creek Conservancy
  • Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
  • J Hood Wright Park
  • Fort Washington Park

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • 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.