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Old Tappan, NJ

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A picturesque borough brimming with natural beauty and historic charm

Historic Family-Friendly Upscale Peaceful Welcoming Diverse

Situated in Bergen County, Old Tappan is a picturesque borough strewn alongside Lake Tappan. Old Tappan offers residents a tranquil locale to call home, boasting lush natural beauty, expansive homes, and plenty of historic charm.

Being predominantly residential, Old Tappan provides numerous houses, townhomes, and apartments available for rent in a park-like environment. Old Tappan residents enjoy a small-town sense of community, which is fostered by a shared love of local sports and the outdoors. Options for recreation abound at the many community parks as well as the nearby Pascack Brook County Park, River Vale Country Club, and Palisades Interstate Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Old Tappan, NJ is $2,947 for one bedroom, $3,949 for two bedrooms, and $6,589 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Tappan has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,947/month
778 Sq Ft
House
$6,233/month
647 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

39

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

T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

373 Students

9
out of 10

Charles Dewolf Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

358 Students

9
out of 10

Charles Dewolf Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

358 Students

9
out of 10

Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

Public

Grades 9-12

1,002 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pascack Brook County Park
  • Wood Dale County Park
  • Closter Nature Center
  • Demarest Nature Center
  • Tallman Mountain State Park

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • 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.