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Apartments for Rent in Rutherford NJ
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1 Bed$2,831+2 Beds$3,872+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $26. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:1 Bed$2,805+2 Beds$3,846+
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Rutherford Market Snapshot
Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $2,052/mo
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Rutherford, NJ Apartments for Rent
Rutherford, New Jersey sits just eight miles from Midtown Manhattan, giving it the energy of a well-connected commuter town without losing the feel of a close-knit borough. The tree-lined streets, historic downtown along Park Avenue, and century-old homes signal a place that takes pride in its character. Residents here enjoy easy access to New York City via NJ Transit's Pascack Valley and Main/Bergen County rail lines, making the commute feel far less daunting than the distance suggests.
The borough draws renters to a range of housing options, from charming Victorian and Colonial-style homes converted into multi-family rentals to well-maintained apartment communities tucked along quiet residential blocks. Newer mid-rise developments have added modern rental inventory near the transit corridors, giving prospective renters a solid mix of architectural styles and price points to consider.
Fairleigh Dickinson University has a campus presence in the broader Bergen County area, adding an academic thread to the community's identity. Rutherford also holds a notable literary legacy as the longtime home of poet and physician William Carlos Williams, whose influence is still celebrated locally. That blend of intellectual history, suburban calm, and city-close location makes Rutherford one of Bergen County's most appealing places to put down roots.
Rutherford, NJ Rental Insights
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The average rent in Rutherford, NJ is $2,052 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,644, which means housing in Rutherford, NJ is slightly more expensive than much of the country.
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You can find flexible rentals in Rutherford, NJ by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 67 Rutherford apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Rutherford, NJ has decent public transit. Many trips can be made by bus or rail, but a car is often needed for convenience.
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Students renting in Rutherford, NJ have access to Bergen C.C., Meadowlands, Felician College, Rutherford, Passaic County C.C., Passaic, and Felician College, Lodi Campus.