The Jefferson
2 Kinderkamack Rd,
Hackensack, NJ 07601
$2,495 - $4,745
1-2 Beds
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.
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.
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Hackensack, NJ is $1,921 for a studio, $2,161 for one bedroom, $3,099 for two bedrooms, and $3,418 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hackensack has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
The cost of living in Hackensack, NJ is 22.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hackensack is 61.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,921 - $3,418. You can expect to pay 6.5% more for groceries, 3.6% more for utilities, and 3.5% more for transportation.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hackensack, NJ is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Nellie K. Parker Elementary School
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Grades PK-5
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Fanny M. Hillers Elementary School
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Grades PK-5
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
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Grades PK-5
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Grades K-8
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Grades K-8
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Grades 9-12
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† 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.