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West New York, NJ

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Celebrate diversity and stunning views across the Hudson

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Situated atop the New Jersey Palisades alongside the Hudson River, West New York is a vibrant town offering unparalleled waterfront views of Manhattan’s skyline. West New York’s downtown area stretches along Bergenline Avenue, which is teeming with an array of diverse restaurants, markets, and shops in charming brick buildings.

Branching out from the tree-lined 60th Street, West New York’s residential roads are brimming with apartments, condos, and houses available for rent. Residents enjoy a sense of community in West New York, fostered by numerous cultural festivities and an overall welcoming atmosphere.

Located just five miles from the heart of Midtown Manhattan, West New York is within minutes of countless metropolitan amenities. Commuting and traveling from West New York is simple with convenient ferry, light rail, and tunnel access.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West New York, NJ is $2,483 for a studio, $2,440 for one bedroom, $3,008 for two bedrooms, and $3,469 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West New York has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,440/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$2,617/month
409 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,138/month
791 Sq Ft
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Transportation

96

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

67

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

51

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

Public School Number Two

Public

Grades K-6

595 Students

6
out of 10

Number 4 Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

560 Students

5
out of 10

Number 5 Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

540 Students

5
out of 10

Number 3 Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

529 Students

5
out of 10

Public School Number One

Public

Grades K-6

769 Students

4
out of 10

West New York Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,096 Students

4
out of 10

Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,251 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • De Witt Clinton Park
  • Damrosch Park
  • Central Park
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan
  • American Museum of Natural History

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.