The American
1000 The American Rd,
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
$2,644 - $4,575 | 1-2 Beds
Morris Plains
Morris Plains, NJ
Area Guide
Come home to a small town outside the bustling city
Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Luxurious
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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Quaint
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Convenient
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Commuter
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Bordering Morristown and Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris Plains is a predominantly residential suburb in northeastern New Jersey. Many Morris Plains residents commute to work in New York City via the Morristown Line of NJ Transit and Interstates 80 and 287. Despite its close proximity to New York City, Morris Plains presents a small-town lifestyle with access to numerous outdoor amenities and a walkable, historic downtown area. Morris Plains residents have the option to go swimming in Idlewild Pool, stroll through Central Park of Morris County, hike the scenic trails in Mountain Way, or go fishing at Lake Parsippany. An array of restaurants and specialty shops in Morris Plains’ quaint downtown area offer residents a personalized experience in a lush, tree-filled environment as well.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Morris Plains, NJ is $1,411 for a studio, $2,411 for one bedroom, $3,123 for two bedrooms, and $3,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morris Plains has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,411/month
618 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,822/month
1,106 Sq Ft
Transportation
48
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
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.
43
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
Public
Grades PK-5
411 Students
8
Public
Grades 3-8
376 Students
8
Mountview Road Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
248 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-2
349 Students
Rating Unavailable
Mountain Way Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-2
198 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 3-8
376 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
998 Students
6
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Public
Grades 12
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Historic Speedwell
- Willowwood Arboretum
- Patriot's Path
- Frelinghuysen Arboretum
- Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.