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Rutherford, NJ Area Guide

A quiet suburban borough with front-row seats to some of New York’s biggest events

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Rutherford is a large suburban borough that stretches between the Passaic River and the Hackensack River about twelve miles west of Manhattan. The close proximity to New York and the relatively affordable rental market makes Rutherford a great option for commuters, while the terrific local schools and low crime rate boost the appeal for families. The Downtown area along Park Avenue is a charming walkable district packed with locally-owned restaurants, coffeehouses, and specialty shops, creating a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Drop into Erie Coffeeshop & Bakery for breakfast before catching the train, drop into the historic Center Cinemas to catch a flick, or unwind after hours at The New Park Tavern.

Living in Rutherford also puts you just a few blocks from MetLife Stadium and the Meadowlands Sports Complex, allowing you to walk to Giants and Jets games as well as the concerts and special events that are constantly rotating through the arena.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Rutherford, NJ is $2,055 for a studio, $2,078 for one bedroom, and $2,469 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rutherford has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,078/month
694 Sq Ft
House
$3,570/month
0 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Very Walkable

84 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

54 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 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

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Union School

Public

Grades 6-8

Rutherford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Meadowlands Environment Center
  • McDowell Observatory
  • Richard W. DeKorte Park
  • Kearny Marsh
  • Laurel Hill Park

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 February 2026.