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Spotswood, NJ

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A delightful New Jersey borough not far from New Brunswick

Family-Friendly Park-Like Commuter Small Business Convenient

Situated almost nine miles southeast from New Brunswick, Spotswood is a quiet borough in northern New Jersey. With good schools and an attractive neighborhood atmosphere, residents praise Spotswood for its family-friendliness. Contemporary homes on large lots line the streets, and a charming Main Street district holds a number of restaurants and local shops.

Spotswood is proximate to Jameswood Park, a sprawling green space complete with a scenic pond. There’s a variety of apartment rentals in Spotswood, but family renters can find houses as well. The Turnpike is nearby, making a commute easy, as are the amenities of New Brunswick and surrounding communities.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Spotswood, NJ is $1,204 for a studio, $1,391 for one bedroom, and $1,668 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spotswood has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,391/month
770 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,314/month
592 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

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.

43

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

E Raymond Appleby Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

334 Students

5
out of 10

G Austin Schoenly Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

216 Students

Rating Unavailable

Spotswood Memorial School

Public

Grades 6-8

337 Students

4
out of 10

Spotswood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

745 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jamesburg Park Conservation Area
  • Phillips Open Space Preserve
  • Beekman Road
  • Giamarese Farm
  • Ireland Brook Conservation Area

Airports

  • Newark Liberty 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.