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Palmyra, NJ

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A cozy suburb just minutes from Philly

Suburb Commuter River NJ Transit Rail Service Light Rail

Palmyra is a small borough on the bank of the Delaware River, just ten miles northeast of Philadelphia. Most of the community’s landscape is filled by suburban neighborhoods, with a rental market largely consisting of single-family homes and low-rise apartments and condos. The west side of town is dominated by high-end car dealerships along Highway 73, while a cluster of storefronts along Broad Street to the east is more reminiscent of small-town Americana.

NJ Transit light rail service makes it easy to get around the region without having to drive. Located at the foot of the iconic Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, the Palmyra Cove Nature Park offers a beautiful venue for enjoying the tranquility of the outdoors, crisscrossed with trails and providing scenic views across the river.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Palmyra, NJ is $631 for a studio, $1,757 for one bedroom, and $1,885 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palmyra has increased by 13.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,757/month
762 Sq Ft
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Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Charles Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

408 Students

4
out of 10

Delaware Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades 7-12

18 Students

Rating Unavailable

Palmyra High School

Public

Grades 9-12

388 Students

3
out of 10

Delaware Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades 7-12

18 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
  • Insectarium
  • Amico Island Park
  • Tacony Creek Park
  • Pennypack Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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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.