Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ

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Ramapo College of New Jersey - Mahwah, NJ Area Guide

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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mahwah, NJ is $1,551 for a studio, $2,226 for one bedroom, and $2,566 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mahwah has increased by 7.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 450 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,551/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 802 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,226/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,135 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,566/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ramapo College of New Jersey - Mahwah, NJ (University) is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in Ramapo College of New Jersey - Mahwah, NJ (University), so everyday errands require more planning.

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Ramapo College of New Jersey - Mahwah, NJ (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Ramapo College of New Jersey - Mahwah, NJ (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100
Scores provided by

Schools

Betsy Ross Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

276 Students

10/10

George Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

193 Students

10/10

Lenape Meadows

Public

Grades PK-5

343 Students

7/10

Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

375 Students

6/10

Ramapo Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

638 Students

6/10

Mahwah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

856 Students

8/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

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

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • LaGuardia

Colleges

Top Apartments Near Ramapo College of New Jersey

One Five on Washington

One Five on Washington

15 Washington Ave,
Suffern, NY 10901

$2,400 - $3,510

Studio - 2 Beds

The Sheldon At Suffern Station

The Sheldon At Suffern Station

92 Blauvelt Way,
Suffern, NY 10901

$2,767 - $5,205

1-2 Beds

Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes

Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes

405 Franklin Tpke,
Mahwah, NJ 07430

$1,949 - $2,499

1-2 Beds

Mall & Starview Gardens

Mall & Starview Gardens

250-260 Franklin Tpke,
Mahwah, NJ 07430

$1,550 - $2,600

Studio - 2 Beds

Ramapo Gardens

Ramapo Gardens

441 Franklin Tpke,
Mahwah, NJ 07430

$2,195 - $2,995

1-2 Beds

Lindvale Gardens

Lindvale Gardens

101 Bellgrove Dr,
Mahwah, NJ 07430

$2,250 - $2,650

1-2 Beds

176 Lafayette

176 Lafayette

176 Lafayette Ave,
Suffern, NY 10901

$2,750

1 Bed

3104 Rio Vista Dr

3104 Rio Vista Dr

3104 Rio Vista Dr,
Mahwah, NJ 07430

$3,300 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

35 Park Ave

35 Park Ave

35 Park Ave,
Suffern, NY 10901

$2,500 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

Houses Near Ramapo College of New Jersey

33 Sixth Street Unit

33 6th St,
Hillburn, NY 10931

$2,895 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 2 Baths

3907 Melville Ct

3907 Melville Ct,
Mahwah, NJ 07430

$2,650

2 Beds | 1 Bath

2 Maysenger Rd

2 Maysenger Rd,
Mahwah, NJ 07430

$3,750

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths

10 Millbury St

10 Millbury St,
Suffern, NY 10901

$6,500

6 Beds | 2.5 Baths

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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.

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