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Cranford
Cranford, NJ Area Guide
Delight in eclectic small-town living near NYC
Suburban
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Quaint
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Historic
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Convenient
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Cranford is a peaceful suburb situated in the heart of Union County. Lush with township and county parks as well as the Rahway River Parkway, Cranford offers ample opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation and connect with nature. Cranford is also home to the last working farm in Union County, Dreyer Farms, which provides fresh produce in addition to hosting a variety of special events.
Cranford’s vibrant downtown area contains a slew of restaurants, specialty shops, cafes, and art galleries in colorful buildings, serving as a gathering place for the close-knit community. Commuting and traveling from Cranford is easy with access to the NJ Transit bus, Raritan Valley train line, and the Garden State Parkway. New York City and its many dynamic amenities are less than an hour’s drive or train ride away from Cranford.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Cranford, NJ is $2,190 for a studio, $2,818 for one bedroom, $3,412 for two bedrooms, and $2,255 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cranford has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,818/month
923 Sq Ft
House
$3,376/month
552 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cranford, NJ is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
79
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
1
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
59
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Brookside Place Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
- Hawk Rise Sanctuary
- Merrill Park
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 2026.