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Hackensack, NJ

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A beautiful city in the NYC metro area.

Vibrant Historic Riverfront Park Space Mass Transit Pedestrian-Friendly Great Downtown

Welcome to Hackensack, a dynamic city 12 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan. As the Bergen County seat, this community offers diverse housing options and amenities. The rental market remains steady, with current average rents ranging from $1,886 for studios to $3,416 for three-bedroom units. One-bedroom units average $2,118, reflecting a 1.1% increase. Along Prospect Avenue, residents can find high-rise communities with Manhattan skyline views, while other neighborhoods feature garden apartments and single-family homes.

Main Street anchors Hackensack's downtown district, where historic buildings stand alongside new developments. The city houses Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus along the Hackensack River and Hackensack University Medical Center. Local attractions include the Hackensack Cultural Arts Center and The Shops at Riverside mall. Outdoor spaces like Hackensack River County Park and Borg's Woods Nature Preserve provide recreational opportunities, while landmarks such as the First Dutch Reformed Church, established in 1696, showcase the area's heritage. With multiple train stations and bus routes serving the community, Hackensack offers convenient access to New York City and surrounding areas.

Explore the City

Johnson Park offers a retreat to escape the city.

Downtown Hackensack is a busting place.

There are plenty of fun events in Hackensack to enjoy.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Hackensack, NJ is $1,933 for a studio, $2,145 for one bedroom, $3,053 for two bedrooms, and $3,374 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hackensack has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,145/month
724 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,957/month
116 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hackensack, NJ is 20.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hackensack is 55.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,933 - $3,374. You can expect to pay 5.6% more for groceries, 3.7% more for utilities, and 3.6% more for transportation.

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Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

58

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Nellie K. Parker Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

533 Students

Fairmount Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

581 Students

Fanny M. Hillers Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

463 Students

Jackson Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

426 Students

Hackensack Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

1,363 Students

Hackensack Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

1,363 Students

Hackensack High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,745 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Teaneck Creek Conservancy
  • Bergen County Zoo
  • Overpeck County Park
  • Van Saun County Park
  • Flat Rock Brook Nature Center

Airports

  • LaGuardia
  • Newark Liberty International

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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.