Summit

Sculptures and artwork on a pedestrianized off of Springfield Avenue in downtown Summit, NJ.
A train departs the westbound track at Summit, NJ transit station.
The Summit Diner is an original railroad car and has been family-owned and operated since 1928.
Playground at Mabie Memorial Playground.
Mabie Memorial Playground in Summit, NJ has a play set and picnic area.

Summit, NJ Area Guide

The best of suburban comfort, just a stone’s throw from New York

Suburb Commuter Schools Safe Low Crime Upscale Public Transportation Rail Service NJ Transit Golf Nature Outdoors Family Friendly

Summit is a small suburban city positioned about 25 miles west of Manhattan along Interstate 78. The close proximity to New York is ideal for commuters, especially with rail service available from Downtown. The local schools perform exceptionally well and the crime rate is among the lowest in the state, making Summit one of the most desirable communities in the region for folks raising families. Rentals range from neighborhood homes to budget-friendly apartments and condos.

The charming Downtown district is loaded with popular locally-owned businesses, from eclectic coffeehouses to international bistros to unique specialty shops, often housed in beautifully preserved historic storefronts. The city offers ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors, with the massive Watchung Reservation to the south and Canoe Brook Country Club to the north, plus countless parks and nature preserves nearby.

Explore the City

Tudor-style homes like this on pay homage to the Tudor era, circa 17th- & 18th-century England.

Once a staple of 1950s American diners are still a popular choice in Summit, NJ.

Mabie Memorial Playground in Summit, NJ has a play set and picnic area.

Hiking trail at Martin's Brook Park.

Playground at Mabie Memorial Playground.

The Summit Diner is an original railroad car and has been family-owned and operated since 1928.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Summit, NJ is $1,488 for a studio, $2,255 for one bedroom, $3,015 for two bedrooms, and $3,943 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Summit has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,255/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$7,070/month
1,120 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Very Walkable

79 / 100

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

Some Transit

40 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

43 / 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

Summit Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Reeves-Reed Arboretum
  • Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
  • Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
  • Greenwood Gardens

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.