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Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ

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Dedicated to providing students with a strong foundation for a lifetime of achievement, Ramapo College of New Jersey emphasizes teaching and individual attention to all students. Established in 1969, Ramapo is New Jersey’s smallest public college, offering an intimate learning environment where devoted faculty mentor and prepare students to succeed personally and professionally through hands-on learning and interaction.

Located in a pastoral setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey-New York border, RCNJ is convenient to several apartments and townhomes available for rent in Mahwah, Ramsey, and Suffern. Access to public transportation as well as I-287 and U.S. 202 makes commuting from farther distances simple.

Over 100 student clubs and organizations, various varsity and intramural sports, art exhibitions, musical and theatrical performances, and community engagement programs contribute to Ramapo’s energetic atmosphere. Parks and recreation are an integral part of the lifestyle in Mahwah, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation, Campgaw Mountain Reservation, and Darlington County Park. New York City is just a short bus or train ride away as well.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Mahwah, NJ is $1,550 for a studio, $2,253 for one bedroom, and $2,511 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mahwah has increased by 8.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 450 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,550/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 786 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,253/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,135 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,511/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Betsy Ross Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

276 Students

Betsy Ross Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

238 Students

George Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

177 Students

Lenape Meadows

Public

Grades PK-5

418 Students

Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

394 Students

Ramapo Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

642 Students

Mahwah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

829 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ramapo Valley County Reservation
  • Darlington County Park
  • Campgaw Mountain
  • Campgaw Mountain Reservation
  • Secor Farms

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • 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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.