North Arlington

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North Arlington, NJ

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A river-to-river borough with easy access to Manhattan

Walkable Mass Transit Family-Friendly Riverfront Sports Parks Outdoors

Wedged between the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers, North Arlington stands out among its neighbors -- it's cozy, yes, but it was also named on of 2017's Best Places to Live by Money Magazine. North Arlington has a small-town feel, but it is located just 10 miles from Manhattan and five miles from Meadowlands Sports Complex, which features the MetLife Stadium -- home of the NFL's New York Jets and New York Giants.

North Arlington is very family-friendly, with high-ranking schools and several nearby parks. Richard w De Korte Park, located on the Hackensack River, has walking paths, designated fishing areas, and picnic areas. The park is home to the William D. Mc Dowell Observatory, which is free and open to the public every Wednesday night year-round. Riverside County Park is situated along the Passaic River, providing a playground, fitness center, bocce, a walkway, a dog park, lighted tennis courts, ball fields, and a picnic pavilion.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in North Arlington, NJ is $1,777 for one bedroom, and $2,144 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Arlington has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,777/month
641 Sq Ft
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Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

46

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 PK-5

120 Students

7
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

179 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

304 Students

5
out of 10

Veterans Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

483 Students

5
out of 10

North Arlington High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

584 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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