Weehawken

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Weehawken, NJ

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Beautiful Weehawken overlooks the New York skyline – magical!

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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.

Rental options include waterfront apartments and traditional multi-family homes, with current market rates ranging from $2,980 for studios to $5,375 for three-bedroom units. 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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Weehawken, NJ is $3,071 for a studio, $3,695 for one bedroom, $4,931 for two bedrooms, and $5,211 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Weehawken has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,695/month
745 Sq Ft
House
$3,708/month
205 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,253/month
965 Sq Ft
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Transportation

89

Walker's Paradise

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

13

Minimal Transit

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

46

Somewhat Bikeable

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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 November 2025.