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Morristown, NJ

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Bask in historic charm on the cusp of NYC

Historic Charming Scenic Peaceful Suburban Convenient

Morristown is a vibrant suburb brimming with historic character. Morristown is, perhaps, best known for being the home of Morristown National Historical Park – the site where General George Washington and troops of the Continental Army spent the coldest winter on record during the Revolutionary War.

But Morristown’s historic charm doesn’t end there. A vibrant downtown area personified by red-brick buildings stretches along South Street, boasting an array of modern shops, eateries, bars, boutiques, and more. Morristown touts a wide variety of apartments available for rent, from the ultra-modern to renovated lofts and everything in between.

Residents delight in Morristown’s many parks, theaters, and museums, ensuring there is always something to do close to home. Morristown is also accessible to I-287 and NJ Transit’s Morris and Essex Line, making it easy for residents to enjoy day trips and weekend getaways.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Morristown, NJ is $2,135 for a studio, $2,547 for one bedroom, $3,419 for two bedrooms, and $3,445 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morristown has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,547/month
764 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Morristown, NJ is 6.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Morristown is 22.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,135 - $3,445. You can expect to pay 2.3% more for groceries, 3.2% less for utilities, and 3.1% less for transportation.

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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.

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

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

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

275 Students

7
out of 10

Normandy Park School

Public

Grades K-5

347 Students

6
out of 10

Sussex Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

299 Students

6
out of 10

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

272 Students

4
out of 10

Hillcrest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

314 Students

Rating Unavailable

Frelinghuysen Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,069 Students

4
out of 10

Central Park School

Public

Grades PK-12

31 Students

Rating Unavailable

Morristown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,868 Students

5
out of 10

Central Park School

Public

Grades PK-12

31 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Historic Speedwell
  • Patriot's Path
  • Willowwood Arboretum
  • Morris Museum
  • Frelinghuysen Arboretum

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.