Cider Mill Townhomes
40 Old Short Hills Rd,
Livingston, NJ 07039
$5,545 - $6,595
2-3 Beds
Livingston
Livingston, NJ Area Guide
Enjoy suburban luxuries on the cusp of New York City
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Upscale
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Historic
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Located about 20 miles west of New York City, Livingston is a picturesque suburb serving as a bedroom community for a variety of commuters. Families flock to Livingston for its top-rated public schools and its close proximity to New York City. Named after the first governor of New Jersey, Livingston contains a rich history, which is showcased at the Force Homestead Museum.
Shopping opportunities in Livingston are plentiful with the vast Livingston Mall and two bustling retail districts on Mount Pleasant Avenue and Livingston Avenue. Recreational activities are also abundant in Livingston, with access to the Passaic River, the South Mountain Reservation complex, and numerous parks and golf courses. Getting around from Livingston is easy with close proximity to I-80, I-280, the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and Route 24 as well as public transit stations in neighboring towns.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Livingston, NJ is $3,057 for one bedroom, $4,627 for two bedrooms, and $5,933 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Livingston has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,057/month
901 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Livingston, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
49
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need 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
39
/ 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 K-8
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- NJ Audubon Essex County Environmental Center
- Turtle Back Zoo
- Greenwood Gardens
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- 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.