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Middlesex, NJ Area Guide

Bask in suburban delights on the cusp of NYC

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Scenic Convenient Accessible Welcoming Close-Knit Quaint

Situated about 35 miles southwest of New York City, Middlesex is a quaint suburb nestled between the boroughs of Bound Brook and Dunellen. Middlesex residents enjoy convenient access to top-notch schools, scenic parks, two train stations, and an impressive local library.

A bevy of local shops and eateries line Bound Brook Road and Lincoln Boulevard in Middlesex, providing residents with everyday needs and more. The many retail delights of Bridgewater Commons and Menlo Park Mall are also within minutes of Middlesex.

Middlesex is accessible to a variety of popular parks, including Washington State Park, Duke Farms, and Colonial Park, where outdoor recreation abounds. The Raritan River and numerous golf courses and country clubs afford additional opportunities for getting outdoors too.

Rutgers University New Brunswick is just a short drive from Middlesex, contributing plenty of educational, cultural, and athletic opportunities to the community. Baseball fans in Middlesex also enjoy close proximity to Somerset Patriots games at TD Bank Ballpark. Commuting and traveling from Middlesex is easy with access to I-287 and the Raritan Valley Line.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Middlesex, NJ is $1,205 for a studio, $1,926 for one bedroom, $2,358 for two bedrooms, and $2,656 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middlesex has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,926/month
704 Sq Ft
House
$2,430/month
204 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,683/month
1,011 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,255/month
1,336 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Middlesex, NJ is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

58 / 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.

Bikeable

50 / 100

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

Schools

Watchung Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Hazelwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Parker Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Von E Mauger Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Middlesex High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
  • Washington Rock State Park
  • Johnson Park
  • Spring Lake Park
  • Wagner Farm Arboretum

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Trenton Mercer

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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.