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Old Tappan
Old Tappan, NJ
Area Guide
A picturesque borough brimming with natural beauty and historic charm
Historic
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Peaceful
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Welcoming
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Diverse
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Situated in Bergen County, Old Tappan is a picturesque borough strewn alongside Lake Tappan. Old Tappan offers residents a tranquil locale to call home, boasting lush natural beauty, expansive homes, and plenty of historic charm.
Being predominantly residential, Old Tappan provides numerous houses, townhomes, and apartments available for rent in a park-like environment. Old Tappan residents enjoy a small-town sense of community, which is fostered by a shared love of local sports and the outdoors. Options for recreation abound at the many community parks as well as the nearby Pascack Brook County Park, River Vale Country Club, and Palisades Interstate Park.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Old Tappan, NJ is $2,999 for one bedroom, $3,543 for two bedrooms, and $6,549 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Tappan has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,999/month
778 Sq Ft
Transportation
44
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
2
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
39
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
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-4
373 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
358 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
358 Students
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Public
Grades 9-12
1,002 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Pascack Brook County Park
- Wood Dale County Park
- Closter Nature Center
- Demarest Nature Center
- Tallman Mountain State Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 September 2025.