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Lyndhurst, NJ

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Minutes from Manhattan and right next door to New York’s football headquarters

Suburb Commuter Walkable Public Transportation NJ Transit Rail Service

Lyndhurst is a suburban township stretching between the Hudson River and the Hackensack River, just minutes due west of Manhattan. The easy access to New York City has made Lyndhurst a popular option for commuters, with NJ Transit rail service to Penn Station only being about a thirty-minute ride. The community’s rental market includes a broad variety of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, including numerous units in beautifully-preserved historic brick buildings.

Shops and restaurants are spread throughout the neighborhoods, making it easy to do some shopping or grab a bite to eat without having to drive. One of the townships’ most famous landmarks is the Lyndhurst Pastry Shop, known throughout the region as one of the best places to find traditional Italian cakes and pastries.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lyndhurst, NJ is $2,411 for a studio, $2,289 for one bedroom, $2,907 for two bedrooms, and $3,131 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lyndhurst has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,289/month
831 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,490/month
290 Sq Ft
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Transportation

74

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.

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

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

315 Students

6
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

237 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-8

256 Students

Rating Unavailable

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

185 Students

Rating Unavailable

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

160 Students

Rating Unavailable

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-8

256 Students

Rating Unavailable

Lyndhurst High School

Public

Grades 9-12

824 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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