Apartments For Rent in Kenilworth, NJ

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Apartments For Rent Near Kenilworth, NJ

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What Locals Say about Kenilworth

Review Highlights

Kenilworth, NJ: easygoing small-town comfort near NYC, parks, eateries, and swift highway access. People like: Safe, walkable, family-friendly; parks, local dining, events, and fast highway access. People dislike: Early closures, pricey eats, dog-waste and leash issues; occasional park homelessness.
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  • Ssantana
    "It’s a quiet neighborhood, close to shopping and dinning. Convenient to major highways. Friendly neighbors and pride of ownership. "
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  • David K.
    "No matter where you live in Kenilworth, you are close to several parks, two veterinary clinics in town, a couple dog groomers, and lots of quiet streets. "
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  • Wse1979
    "very nice neighborhood and the school system is great. you have everything you need in a small town. people feel free to walk around, everyone very helpful. usually people that move here stay here for many years. great place to grow a family. "
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  • Schultzdennis
    "It’s small town living in an area with many stores, restaurants and entertainment facilities. Only about 10 miles from NYC. Ten minutes from Liberty International Newark Airport. "
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  • Wse1979
    "There are many parks you can take your dog to. Everyone is friendly and most people have a dog in the neighborhood."
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  • Mala Y. P. L.
    "No one cleans up after their dogs and when you say something it’s a problem but other than that it’s ok "
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  • Schultzdennis
    "Dead end streets make safer living with little traffic. It’s a small town and people are friendly. Kenilworth is close to many conveniences and has many local restaurants."
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  • Mala Y. P. L.
    "Yard sales and neighborhoods watch friendly community and centralized plenty of stores and restaurants "
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  • Poetictragedy329
    "There are a lot of quiet side streets where you can walk your dog. But there are a lot of older people who take their lawns very seriously "
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  • Poetictragedy329
    "There are a lot of fun activities for the children. It has a small town feel. There are carnivals, Halloween activities and Santa on the fire truck!"
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  • Harveywall74
    "Great place to raise a family! Friendly neighbors, fantastic community for new families and retirees!"
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  • Harveywall74
    "It is a very dog friendly community, plenty of dog friendly events to take them too and the Catholic Church does pet blessings too."
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  • Serena S. A.
    "Everything is local and within walking distance for the most part. Buses do come thru town & there are train stations very close by in neighboring towns "
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  • Jose R.
    "Not my neighborhood; I’m just here for the Thai food. I’m from Cranford, NJ but I come here enough to be a good judge of the area. "
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  • Christine W. B. .
    "I love NJ but hate it so moving, the neighbors are nice the area the school is good the restaurants on the blvd are just to expensive, when I wanna go out I goto other places ei, Elizabeth, Roselle, Rahway, I just hate the fact that everything closes early! Yes I’m a night owl and everything shuts down, I like this place it’s great to raise a family but a family is not for me "
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  • Harveywall74
    "Kenilworth has a beautiful 4th of July Firework display in addition to street fairs a couple times per year. "
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  • Samuel K. S.
    "Many children, parks, streets are well lit. Great school system, feeling of safety. You can let your kids go to the park and walk the neighborhood and not have to worry. Nearby stores within walking distance. Police patrol frequently. Just an overall GREAT place to live. "
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  • Harvey
    "Great town to raise a family, friendly people, cozy feeling and some of the most delicious food in union county!"
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  • Samuel K. S.
    "There are fees schools, great parks and the neighborhoods are extremely safe. Kids can walk around the neighborhood and you don’t have to worry at all. The area is pet friendly and overall a great place to live. Stores are within walking distance and plentiful. "
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  • Patricia
    "There are many parks in the area. Friendly neighborhood. I feel save. The yards are well maintained. We have block parties. There is a lot of people exercising early: running, riding bikes. Variety of local restaurant: Greek , Italian, French."
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  • Samuel K. S.
    "Dogs are welcome and there are plenty of pet owners in the neighborhood. There is also a dog friendly park on Sheridan Avenue. "
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  • Patriciacameron445
    "We have lived here 30 years. Great town and right down the street from high school and 2 parks. Quick access to Rt. 22 and the parkway. Also 15 minutes to Newark Airport and turnpike."
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  • Mary G.
    "It’s a quiet, peaceful, kind, collective, family oriented place with wholesome values. I love living here"
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  • Mary G.
    "It’s a small town with people who grew up here and now raise their own children here. Lots of nature, close to shopping, minutes from route 22 and parkway"
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  • Patricia L.
    "I have lived I this neighborhood and I felt welcome since the first day. There was a block party. People say hello to you. Great neighborhood!"
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  • Amylint
    "none of the neighbors talk to each other. they don't leash their dogs. homeless people live in the the park."
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  • Pierreceus
    "Safe and good school system, a lot of place you can eat.Park and recreation well clean. Very friendly neighborhood and good to live in. "
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Average Rent Trends in Kenilworth, NJ

Rent in Kenilworth, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jul 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$2,750
Aug 2025$2,600
Sep 2025$2,000
Oct 2025$2,000
Nov 2025$2,000
Dec 2025$2,500
Jan 2026$2,000
Feb 2026$2,000
Mar 2026$2,350
Apr 2026$2,000
May 2026$1,878
Jun 2026$2,500
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Houses were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,000$2,300$850$3,850$2,300
Apartments and Condos$2,000$2,300$2,850—$2,200
Houses——$3,500$3,850$850
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Kenilworth, NJ

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Kenilworth, NJ?
    The average rent of an apartment in Kenilworth, NJ is $2,200 per month. This is about 13% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Kenilworth, NJ?
    The average rent of a house in Kenilworth, NJ is $850 per month. This is about 56% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Kenilworth, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Kenilworth, NJ was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $1,831 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Kenilworth, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Kenilworth, NJ was highest in Jul 2025 when it was $2,750 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Kenilworth, NJ?
    There are 5 available rental listings in Kenilworth, NJ.
  • What are some zip codes in Kenilworth, NJ?
    Kenilworth, NJ includes zip codes such as: 07033.
  • What are some cities near Kenilworth, NJ?
    Some nearby cities include: Roselle Park, Union, Cranford, Roselle, Springfield. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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