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Westville, NJ Area Guide

Enjoy the small-town spirit near the big-city bustle

Close-Knit Quaint Riverside Convenient Spirited Welcoming

Located across the Delaware River from South Philadelphia, Westville is a small borough in northwestern Gloucester County. Bordered on three sides by navigable waterways, Westville offers residents many options for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hunting. The close-knit community in Westville bonds over regular events, including the annual Halloween Parade, Fall Festival, and Santa in the Park.

Westville exudes a small-town charm, from the local businesses lining Broadway to the seasonal spirit displayed through festive decorations and events. Popular pastimes in Westville include hitting the batting cages at Bat-A-Rama, grabbing a drink at Schileens Pub, and enjoying the tasty offerings at Gateway Diner. Bellmawr Lake is adjacent to Westville as well, providing plenty of recreational opportunities. Access to the I-295 and Route 130 makes getting around from Westville simple, and should you miss the big-city bustle, Center City Philadelphia is only ten miles away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Westville, NJ is $658 for a studio, $1,452 for one bedroom, and $1,640 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westville has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,452/month
703 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Parkview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

327 Students

Shady Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

386 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Camden Children's Garden
  • Adventure Aquarium
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
  • Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.