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Secaucus, NJ

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A suburban reprieve near bustling Manhattan

Suburban Convenient Vibrant Diverse Scenic Riverside

Nestled alongside the Hackensack River within the New Jersey Meadowlands, Secaucus is a dynamic suburb just five miles west of Midtown Manhattan. Secaucus residents enjoy a bevy of shopping opportunities in town, with popular retail centers like the Plaza at Harmon Meadow and the Secaucus Outlet Center providing a host of brand-name delights.

Despite Secaucus’ close proximity to Manhattan, the town maintains a distinct suburban vibe, with plenty of lush green space to relieve any urban anxiety and a host of convenient stores and restaurants for everyday needs. Among the town’s most popular venues for outdoor activities are Laurel Hill Park, Buchmuller Park, and Mill Creek Point Park.

Secaucus is also adjacent to the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Getting around from Secaucus is easy with convenience to I-95, the Frank R. Lautenberg Rail Station, and the Lincoln Tunnel.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Secaucus, NJ is $2,287 for a studio, $2,460 for one bedroom, $3,388 for two bedrooms, and $3,967 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Secaucus has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,460/month
726 Sq Ft
House
$4,370/month
0 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,938/month
887 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

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.

1

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

Clarendon No. 4 Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

469 Students

5
out of 10

Huber Street No. 3 Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

633 Students

4
out of 10

Secaucus Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

470 Students

7
out of 10

Secaucus High School

Public

Grades 9-12

637 Students

4
out of 10

Knowledge Advanced Skills

Public

Grades 9-12

31 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.