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Rutherford, NJ

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A quiet suburban borough with front-row seats to some of New York’s biggest events

Suburb Commuter Stadium Sports Safe Low Crime Schools Rail Service Public Transportation NJ Transit College

Rutherford is a large suburban borough that stretches between the Passaic River and the Hackensack River about twelve miles west of Manhattan. The close proximity to New York and the relatively affordable rental market makes Rutherford a great option for commuters, while the terrific local schools and low crime rate boost the appeal for families. The Downtown area along Park Avenue is a charming walkable district packed with locally-owned restaurants, coffeehouses, and specialty shops, creating a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Drop into Erie Coffeeshop & Bakery for breakfast before catching the train, drop into the historic Center Cinemas to catch a flick, or unwind after hours at The New Park Tavern.

Living in Rutherford also puts you just a few blocks from MetLife Stadium and the Meadowlands Sports Complex, allowing you to walk to Giants and Jets games as well as the concerts and special events that are constantly rotating through the arena.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Rutherford, NJ is $1,921 for a studio, $2,148 for one bedroom, and $2,401 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rutherford has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,148/month
753 Sq Ft
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Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

54

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

48

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

Pierrepont Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-6

561 Students

9
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

516 Students

8
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK & 1-3

314 Students

5
out of 10

Union School

Public

Grades 7-8

369 Students

6
out of 10

Rutherford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

753 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Meadowlands Environment Center
  • McDowell Observatory
  • Richard W. DeKorte Park
  • Kearny Marsh
  • Laurel Hill Park

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.