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Little Falls, NJ

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Welcome to the riverfront home of Montclair State University

Suburban University College Town Riverfront Upscale

A charming college town in the suburbs of northeast New Jersey, Little Falls sits along the Passaic River and is the proud home to Montclair State University. The university offers a scenic campus and brings a youthful vibe to the community. There are plenty of rental opportunities in Little Falls, including student housing, ranging from affordable to upscale. This family-friendly township is mainly residential, but there are abundant brand-name retailers, restaurants, and service-based businesses just outside of town at the West Falls Plaza and beyond. There are a few local establishments in town, however, including the Fine Grind and Cappadocia, nearing the river. Little Falls is only 13 northwest of Newark and 20 miles northwest of New York City.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Little Falls, NJ is $1,500 for a studio, $2,176 for one bedroom, $3,049 for two bedrooms, and $6,002 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Little Falls has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,176/month
757 Sq Ft
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Transportation

65

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.

48

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

Little Falls Township Public School # 3

Public

Grades 3-4

173 Students

8
out of 10

Little Falls Township Public School # 1

Public

Grades 5-8

388 Students

7
out of 10

Little Falls Township Public School # 2

Public

Grades PK-2

359 Students

Rating Unavailable

Little Falls Township Public School # 1

Public

Grades 5-8

388 Students

7
out of 10

Passaic Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,039 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • Van Vleck House & Gardens
  • Fairfield Farm
  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Rifle Camp Park Observatory

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.