Monroe Township

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Monroe Township, NJ Area Guide

An outer metro New York suburb that feels like home

Parks Suburban Affordable Family-Friendly Small Business

A part of the outer suburbs of the New York Metropolitan area, Monroe Township is a blend of industrial parks, open land, and residential neighborhoods. Monroe Township sits along Interstate 95, connecting residents to nearby cities like New Brunswick, Trenton, Newark, New York, and Philadelphia. New York City sits about 45 miles northeast of town, making the Big Apple the perfect weekend getaway.

Monroe Township offers a unique New Jersey lifestyle with an abundance of community parks and recreation areas, a tight-knit community, and suburban charm. The affordable rentals are a perk for renters as well. Thompson Park and small businesses like Ciro’s Ristorante Italiano keep this New Jersey suburb feeling like home.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Monroe Township, NJ is $2,014 for one bedroom, $3,101 for two bedrooms, and $3,399 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroe Township has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,014/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$2,606/month
947 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,551/month
645 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,680/month
1,394 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Monroe Township, NJ

Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

23 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

31 / 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.

Schools

Oak Tree Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Brookside School

Public

Grades K-5

Woodland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Mill Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Academy Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Monroe Twp High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Academy Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Etsch Farm
  • Thompson Park
  • Jamesburg Park Conservation Area
  • Monmouth Battlefield State Park
  • Phillips Open Space Preserve

Military Bases

Airports

  • Trenton Mercer
  • 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 February 2026.