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Apartments for Rent in Westfield NJ
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Studio$2,5171 Bed$2,442+2 Beds$3,192+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $6. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:Studio$2,5101 Bed$2,435+2 Beds$3,185+Specials
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Westfield Market Snapshot
Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $2,713/mo
Up 3% From Last Year
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Westfield, NJ Apartments for Rent
Westfield, New Jersey sits about 20 miles southwest of Manhattan in Union County, offering a self-contained suburban identity with direct rail access to New York City. The town carries a well-established reputation for its walkable downtown, strong civic character, and a cultural scene that includes a community orchestra, live theater, and a summer jazz series that draws crowds each year.
The downtown corridor anchors daily life with a mix of local boutiques, national retailers, coffee shops, and galleries housed in historic storefronts. Kean University lies within roughly nine miles, and Union County College in nearby Cranford adds an educational presence to the broader area. Westfield spans about seven square miles, giving it a compact, approachable scale that makes getting around on foot feel practical rather than aspirational.
The rental market reflects the town's established character, with options ranging from traditional garden-style apartment communities to updated townhomes and converted multifamily residences. Larger apartment communities tend to cluster near the downtown station area, while smaller buildings and townhome rentals are spread throughout surrounding residential streets. Whether you want quick access to New York or simply a well-rounded town to call home, Westfield delivers both without asking you to choose between them.
Westfield, NJ Rental Insights
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The average rent in Westfield, NJ is $2,713 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,644, which means housing in Westfield, NJ is slightly more expensive than much of the country.
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You can find flexible rentals in Westfield, NJ by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 851 Westfield apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Westfield, NJ has good transit along main routes, though a car can help for certain destinations or times.
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Students renting in Westfield, NJ have access to Union County College, Cranford, Union Co. Coll., Plainfield, Kean University, and Union County Coll., Elizabeth.