Edgewater

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Edgewater, NJ

Area Guide

Suburban charm just across the river from New York City

River Great Location Suburban

Situated along the Hudson River with Manhattan skyline views, Edgewater combines waterfront living with metropolitan accessibility. The scenic Hudson River Waterfront Walkway invites residents to walk and cycle while enjoying river vistas. Once an industrial area, Edgewater has transformed into a residential destination featuring waterfront high-rise communities and townhouses. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments commanding $2,939 monthly, reflecting a 2.4% annual increase, while two-bedroom units average $4,359, up 3.2% from the previous year.

The borough's 3.5-mile riverside stretch features several shopping and dining destinations, including Town Centre, Mitsuwa Marketplace, and City Place. Mitsuwa Marketplace, a Japanese food hall and superstore, adds international flavor to the local shopping scene. History enthusiasts can visit the Binghamton Ferry, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, while nature observers might spot the borough's unexpected residents – a colony of monk parakeets that have nested here since the 1980s. The 22-acre Veterans' Field offers recreational amenities including basketball courts, tennis courts, and a walking track. Transportation options, including NY Waterway ferry service to Manhattan, connect residents to New York City and surrounding areas.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Edgewater, NJ is $2,543 for a studio, $2,916 for one bedroom, $4,362 for two bedrooms, and $5,345 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edgewater has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,916/month
757 Sq Ft
House
$3,247/month
561 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,660/month
440 Sq Ft
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Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Schools

Eleanor Van Gelder Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-6

341 Students

George Washington School

Public

Grades PK-2

318 Students

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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 November 2025.