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West Caldwell, NJ

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Community takes precedence in this New Jersey suburb

Family-Friendly Community Peaceful Commuter Great Schools

Once part of a much larger township, West Caldwell has become a distinct component of the Caldwell-Essex Fells area. Largely residential, West Caldwell is known for its tight-knit community and family-first atmosphere. There are some fantastic schools that serve the area, and residents praise the active, involved community.

There’s plenty of space to enjoy in West Caldwell, and renters will appreciate the variety of apartments and homes that allow growth and expansion without going too far from home. Shops and restaurants of the familiar variety can be found at the center of West Caldwell, but Interstates 80 and 280 will carry you to any of the other larger cities close by.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Caldwell, NJ is $2,571 for one bedroom, and $2,165 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Caldwell has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,571/month
806 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

38

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

Wilson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

233 Students

7
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

391 Students

6
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

272 Students

5
out of 10

James Caldwell High School

Public

Grades 9-12

789 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • NJ Audubon Essex County Environmental Center
  • Fairfield Farm
  • Van Vleck House & Gardens
  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • Edison National Historic Site

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.