Parkside at Westfield
524 Springfield Ave,
Westfield, NJ 07090
$3,445 - $6,245
1-3 Beds
Mountainside
Mountainside, NJ
Area Guide
A not-so-hidden gem engulfed in natural beauty
Suburban
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Scenic
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Upscale
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Located about 25 miles west of Manhattan, Mountainside is a picturesque suburb revered for its friendly community, peaceful atmosphere, and pervasive natural beauty. The Mountainside community comes together for an array of year-round events, including various family-friendly festivals, club meetings, and courses.
In addition to its densely tree-lined roads, Mountainside offers access to natural beauty at outdoor destinations such as the Watchung Reservation, Echo Lake Park, and Nomahegan Park. A wide variety of apartments, houses, and condos are available for rent in Mountainside, offering quick access to Interstate 78, U.S. Highway 22, and all that Union County has to offer.
Transportation
47
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
47
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Public
Grades 3-8
467 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
269 Students
Public
Grades 3-8
467 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
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 September 2025.