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Bridgewater
Bridgewater, NJ Area Guide
A well-kept suburb of New Jersey featuring kid-friendly fun
Shopping
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Suburban
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Wooded
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Accessible
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Bridgewater, also known as Bridgewater Township, is the ideal suburb for families or New York City commuters. Located about 45 miles west of the Big Apple, residents can either take Interstate 78 into the city or make use of public transportation. Bridgewater is split between a convenient commercial area and sprawling residential neighborhoods featuring wooded streets and a blend of cozy and upscale apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes.
Bridgewater’s commercial center features the popular Bridgewater Commons that’s home to an array of theaters, retailers, services, and eateries. North Brand Park, Washington Valley Park, and Green Knoll Golf Course are just a few of the spots for outdoor recreation, and kids love the Kidstreet Playground and Children’s Museum. For more dining, shopping, and entertainment options, residents of Bridgewater can easily visit the city of Somerville, located directly south of Bridgewater Commons.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Bridgewater, NJ is $1,304 for a studio, $2,013 for one bedroom, $2,473 for two bedrooms, and $2,983 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgewater has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,013/month
704 Sq Ft
House
$3,895/month
335 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,789/month
553 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,170/month
667 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bridgewater, NJ is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
34
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
1
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
33
/ 100
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.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades K-5
Bradley Gardens Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades K-8
Bridgewater Raritan High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- NJ Audubon Duke Farms
- English Farm
- Leonard J. Buck Garden
- The Arboretum at Colonial Park
- Wagner Farm Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 2026.