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  1. Lobby - Ora
    $464 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,100+
    1 BED
    $2,353+
    2 BEDS
    $3,268+

    Ora

    321 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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  8. Building Photo - The Ivanhoe
    Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,900+
    1 BED
    $2,250+
    2 BEDS
    $2,975+

    The Ivanhoe

    130 Overlook Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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  14. Building Photo - Clinton Arms
    STUDIO
    $2,000+
    1 BED
    $1,995+
    2 BEDS
    $2,000+

    Clinton Arms

    215 Clinton Pl, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  17. Building Photo - Briarwood Commons
    STUDIO
    $2,095+
    1 BED
    $1,950+
    2 BEDS
    $2,095+

    Briarwood Commons

    572 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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    STUDIO
    $1,969+
    1 BED
    $2,356+
    2 BEDS
    $3,412+

    The Forte

    95 Anderson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Hackensack at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,140
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58

Some Transit

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Transportation in Hackensack
58

Somewhat Bikeable

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Hackensack, NJ Apartments for Rent

Hackensack, New Jersey sits 12 miles from Manhattan, making it an appealing choice for commuters seeking apartments for rent. As the county seat of Bergen County, this city of 46,000 residents features historic architecture like the First Dutch Reformed Church alongside an evolving downtown district. With average rents around $2,146 for a one-bedroom apartment, Hackensack offers more affordable housing options compared to New York City while providing convenient access via NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line and regular bus service.

The city's 4.35 square miles include diverse housing options, from apartment buildings along Prospect Avenue to garden-style communities in residential areas. Local amenities include The Shops at Riverside mall, Hackensack University Medical Center, and Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus. Recreation spaces like Hackensack River County Park and Borg's Woods Nature Preserve offer outdoor activities, while major roadways including Interstate 80, Route 17, and Route 4 connect residents throughout northern New Jersey and New York.

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Getting Around Hackensack

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84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
58

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.
58

Good Transit

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

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Grades 9-12
1,745 Students

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