Apartments For Rent in Morris Plains, NJ

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Apartments For Rent Near Morris Plains, NJ

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What Locals Say about Morris Plains

Review Highlights

Morris Plains, NJ: easygoing suburb with swift NYC train, family perks, parks, and calm living. People love the safety, schools, parks, community events, and direct train to NYC. Rush-hour traffic and car dependence; limited shopping within this residential town.
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  • Trulia User
    "Very private large lots, wooded areas, lots of wildlife, almost rural within 2 miles of public transportation to NYC. Skiing and beaches all within under 90 minute drive. Every amenity you could want available in area. "
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  • Vandeen Campbell
    "Neighborhood festivals for most holidays. Trick-o-treating. Football games at the high school is really a major outing."
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  • Sammy Valdez
    "Close to shops, restaurants, parks, social life, the very family oriented neighborhood, good school systems and transportation "
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  • Greg Moss
    "Lived her for 1 year, it’s been great and we plan on raising our children here. Great schools too. "
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  • Greg Moss
    "I work from home. But there is a direct train line to New York that is convenient. Goes right to Penn station"
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  • Kevin Leong
    "This is nice quiet town with great people . Not a lot of stores since it is mainly residential and conveniently located to many places."
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  • Joel Westervelt
    "Quiet streets and calm atmosphere. This is a family oriented neighborhood. My wife and I have lived here for 13 years and have always felt safe and also appreciate the privacy offered to our family."
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  • Stefaniepetrillo
    "Family-friendly and wonderful for trick or treating, welcoming community, train to NYC, close proximity to Morristown "
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  • Joel Westervelt
    "Great area for families, close to Central Park of morris county. Good schooling. Also very close to Morristown without being in Morristown."
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  • Federico Isaza
    "Terrible. Route 10, route 46, route 53 and Littleton road are some of the most congested areas in this area not to mention 287 traffic. I don’t think it’s parsipanny fault I think a lot of traffic merges here and maybe more options needs to be explored to mitigate. "
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  • Aljoromu
    "I’ve lived here for 30 years. It’s a great place to raise a family. A community pool makes our neighborhood unique."
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  • Ann F.
    "Very dog- friendly area! Lots of sidewalk space and dog parks nearby. This is a great place for all kinds of dogs and owners!"
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  • Patti T.
    "It is a nice supportive community that has great schools and community events. It is good to live here."
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  • Patti T.
    "I love living here and my kids go to school here almost their whole lives. It is safe and very nice."
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  • Raquelgomez0710
    "Halloween is awesome and we have a Fairchild Bbq every year with just our neighbors block the street off "
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  • Sarah C.
    "I work locally so my commute is a straight shot up 202 to Parsippany. It’s convenient to major roads and highways. "
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  • Hscott
    "The school system and local neighborhoods are safety. The police department ensures an excellent. environment for families and the overall growth in Morristown."
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  • Leroy R.
    "Lived in area for 40 years. Very rich with different cultures, cuisines, etcetera. Quick access to emergency services. While having a car is necessary, it is a crossroads for highways going in every direction. There are plenty of options by car, bus, rail for commuting."
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  • Richard F.
    "I am only renting and unfortunately the building currently living in is being sold and need to leave end of month. Town is very convenient close proximity to rt10 parsippany & rt 287 morristown. "
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  • Katta32
    "Awesome area. Friendly people. Accessibility to highways and shops. Quiet neighborhoods. Good communities. "
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  • Coachken68
    "It’s a fantastic town to raise a family. Mountain Way and Borough schools are excellent. Sports are plenty and well organized. Restaurants in town. Close friendly town feel. Walk to train. 2 miles from downtown Morristown. What more could you possibly want???"
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  • Darren
    "Good neighbors, many parks and activities for kids, proximity to other lovely towns, shops and restaurants."
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  • Erricka R.
    "There are a lot of dogs in the Fairchild neighborhood. Many of the streets in this area have good sidewalks for walking. However, it can be busy with traffic at rush hour as there are major roads passing through this small section of town. "
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  • Dragucci420
    "I’ve been here for 25+ years it’s safe and the residents are very friendly. The parks are clean and safe and the Police Dept is 2nd to none. "
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  • Terisanchez
    "I've lived here 10+ years. It's a great family oriented small town close to major highways and public transportation."
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Average Rent Trends in Morris Plains, NJ

Rent in Morris Plains, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Sep 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Sep 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Oct 2025$2,933
Nov 2025$2,800
Dec 2025$2,850
Jan 2026$2,750
Feb 2026$2,660
Mar 2026$2,650
Apr 2026$2,850
May 2026$2,200
Jun 2026$3,239
Jul 2026$3,191
Aug 2026$2,850
Sep 2026$3,380
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In September 2026, Houses were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,877$3,239$3,800$4,000$3,250
Townhomes$1,875$3,400$3,750—$3,700
Apartments and Condos$1,877$2,350$4,000—$2,325
Houses$1,875—$3,950$4,000$1,875
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Morris Plains, NJ

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Morris Plains, NJ?
    The average rent of an apartment in Morris Plains, NJ is $2,782 per month. This is about 43% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Morris Plains, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Morris Plains, NJ was lowest in Apr 2025 when it was $2,000 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Morris Plains, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Morris Plains, NJ was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $3,200 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Morris Plains, NJ?
    There are 34 available rental listings in Morris Plains, NJ.
  • What are some zip codes in Morris Plains, NJ?
    Morris Plains, NJ includes zip codes such as: 07950.
  • What are some cities near Morris Plains, NJ?
    Some nearby cities include: Mount Tabor, Cedar Knolls, Denville, Whippany, Victory Gardens. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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