Apartments for Rent in Hackensack NJ

Just 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan, Hackensack keeps your commute easy whether you're catching the bus, hopping on the train, or driving yourself. Looking for apartments for rent in Hackensack? You'll find everything from high-rise apartments on Prospect Avenue to newer buildings and loft-style spaces around Main Street.

NJ Transit buses and the Pascack Valley Line from Essex Street and Anderson Street stations connect you to Hoboken, Secaucus, and Port Authority, while the Hackensack Bus Terminal brings multiple routes together in one convenient spot. Plus, with quick access to Route 4, Route 17, and I-80, getting to Paramus shopping, the Meadowlands, or Newark Liberty is straightforward.

Great neighborhoods to explore include Downtown/Main Street near the Hackensack Performing Arts Center and Bergen County Courthouse; the Fairmount Historic District with its beautiful classic architecture; areas around Anderson Street and Essex Street stations; riverfront blocks close to Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus; the Prospect Avenue high-rise district near Hackensack University Medical Center; and peaceful streets around Johnson Park and Borg's Woods Nature Preserve.

Your weekends here? Catch shows at HACPAC, relax on the Green next to the historic First Dutch Reformed Church, or visit The Shops at Riverside for shopping and dining. The food scene offers variety too—from classic delis to authentic taquerias and Korean BBQ along Main and Anderson Streets. If you prefer a shorter commute, consider focusing your search on apartments near Hackensack University Medical Center or rentals close to Essex Street Station.