Weehawken

The waterfront neighborhood of Weehawken is filled with quiet neighborhoods.
Jefferson Elementary School is in the heart of Union City and sits right off 38th Street.
Union Hill Middle School is located in Union City with an academic program striving for success.
Hoboken High School
Weehawken has an view of the New York City skyline unlike anywhere else.

Weehawken, NJ Area Guide

Beautiful Weehawken overlooks the New York skyline – magical!

River Shopping Business Public Transportation New Jersey

Located along the Hudson River, Weehawken offers spectacular Manhattan skyline views from its position atop the Palisades cliffs. This compact township spans 1.48 square miles and features diverse housing options throughout neighborhoods like Lincoln Harbor and the Heights. Boulevard East, winding along the cliffs, showcases some of the area's most impressive city and river views. The Lincoln Tunnel and NY Waterway ferry terminal connect residents to Manhattan in minutes.

The historic King's Bluff district displays notable architecture, while the waterfront area features newer residential developments alongside parks and recreation spaces. History buffs appreciate Hamilton Park, which marks the site of the famous 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Protected by local ordinances, Weehawken's dramatic views have been legally recognized as "a world-class amenity." Recreation options include the Weehawken Waterfront Park and Recreation Center with its public pool complex, while Park Avenue offers shopping and dining establishments.

Explore the City

Union Hill Middle School is located in Union City with an academic program striving for success.

Hoboken High School

Weehawken has an view of the New York City skyline unlike anywhere else.

Enjoy the beautiful waterfront of Weehawken.

Grab a fresh bagel at Bagels on Park in Weehawken.

Large 2-3 story rowhomes are common in Weehawken neighborhoods.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Weehawken, NJ is $3,022 for a studio, $3,703 for one bedroom, $4,910 for two bedrooms, and $5,242 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Weehawken has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,703/month
744 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,610/month
780 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Walker's Paradise

89 / 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Minimal Transit

13 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

46 / 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

Theodore Roosevelt No. 5 Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-6

347 Students

Daniel Webster No. 2 Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

379 Students

Weehawken High School

Public

Grades 7-12

570 Students

Weehawken High School

Public

Grades 7-12

570 Students

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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.