Apartments For Rent in Kearny, NJ
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Kearny, NJ 07032
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Kearny, NJ 07032
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What Locals Say about Kearny
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Kearny, NJ: lively, family-friendly suburb with parks, walkability, and quick NYC access. People love the safety, parks and dog runs, diverse dining, and fast bus/PATH commute. They gripe about scarce parking, growing crowding, some noise and litter, and rising costs.
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Types of apartment in Kearny, NJ
Kearny, NJ has a mix of older brick apartments, wood-frame houses, and small multi-family homes converted into apartments. In Arlington, near Kearny Avenue and the Passaic River side, you often see attached homes, two-family houses, and low-rise apartments with brick fronts, front steps, and small porches. Some buildings have stucco or vinyl siding instead. Inside, many apartments have compact kitchens, older hardwood floors, and radiator heat, while updated units can have open living rooms and newer appliances.South and west Kearny, closer to Schuyler Avenue and the Belleville Turnpike side, often have more detached houses for rent, plus garden-style apartments and newer low-rise buildings. Around West Hudson Park and the area near Gunnell Oval, the streets can shift from tighter blocks to wider lots. That changes parking, entry layout, and outdoor space. Many apartments in older homes have larger rooms and more storage, but layouts can feel less even. Newer apartments can have simpler layouts and easier upkeep, though exterior space is often limited.
Getting around Kearny, NJ
NJ Transit, the bus service, runs through Kearny on major roads like Kearny Avenue, Schuyler Avenue, and Belleville Turnpike, with service toward Newark and Jersey City. There is no train station in town, so many renters connect through Newark Penn Station. Driving is common, and routes like Route 7 and the Pulaski Skyway shape commute times. Parking can vary between Arlington and the west side. Walking works best near Kearny Avenue. Biking is possible on flatter streets.Living in Kearny, NJ
Kearny is known for West Hudson Park, Gunnell Oval, and shopping and dining along Kearny Avenue. The town also sits close to the Passaic River and the Meadowlands edge, which shapes where industrial and warehouse spaces meet residential blocks. That matters when you rent because many apartments sit near logistics, manufacturing, health care, and Newark office job hubs. The town also has quick access to Harrison and Newark for more shopping, dining, and work.Average Rent Trends in Kearny, NJ
Rent in Kearny, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jun 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $2,400 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,300 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,200 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,200 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,350 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,200 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,200 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,200 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,233 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,300 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,200 |
| May 2026 | $2,200 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
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| All home types | $1,800 | $2,040 | $2,800 | $3,000 | $2,150 |
| Townhomes | — | $3,395 | $3,695 | — | $2,199 |
| Apartments and Condos | $1,795 | $2,000 | $2,800 | $3,000 | $2,133 |
| Houses | $1,700 | $2,850 | $2,456 | — | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Kearny, NJ
- What is the average rent of an apartment in Kearny, NJ?The average rent of an apartment in Kearny, NJ is $2,197 per month. This is about 14% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a house in Kearny, NJ?The average rent of a house in Kearny, NJ is $2,500 per month. This is about 30% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a townhome in Kearny, NJ?The average rent of a townhome in Kearny, NJ is $2,199 per month. This is about 14% higher than the national average.
- When is the average rent cheapest in Kearny, NJ?In the last year, the average rent in Kearny, NJ was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,200 per month.
- When is the average rent most expensive in Kearny, NJ?In the last year, the average rent in Kearny, NJ was highest in Jun 2025 when it was $2,400 per month.
- How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Kearny, NJ?The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Kearny, NJ is $1,800 per month. That is about $55 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in Kearny, NJ?There are 109 available rental listings in Kearny, NJ.
- What are some zip codes in Kearny, NJ?
- What are some cities near Kearny, NJ?Some nearby cities include: Harrison, East Newark, North Arlington, Lyndhurst, Secaucus. These cities may have more rental options to explore.