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Oak Ridge, NJ

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Rural riverfront beauty in northern New Jersey

Rural Great Schools Scenic Nature Outdoors

Nestled amongst scenic state parks and campgrounds in northern New Jersey, Oak Ridge is a beautiful unincorporated community that’s got scenery to spare. In Autumn and Spring, Oak Ridge is hotspot of colorful leaves and incredible blooms. Long-standing homes make up the bulk of the rental market here. With small-town feel and easy access to amazing forests and outdoor destination, Oak Ridge is ideal for renters who love a bit of peace and quiet, or families looking for lots of space and tranquility. Proximity to Jefferson township actually means there is an incredible school district that serves Oak Ridge residents, but the real draw is the area’s relative seclusion while still being close to conveniences. Looking for sprawling landscapes but still want to raise a family with ease? Look in Oak Ridge.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Oak Ridge, NJ is $958 for one bedroom, $1,027 for two bedrooms, and $1,163 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oak Ridge has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

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Transportation

25

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

24

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mahlon Dickerson County Reservation
  • Farny State Park
  • Sterling Hill Mine Tour & Museum of Fluorescence
  • Franklin Mineral Museum
  • Silas Condict County Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International

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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.