Apartments and Homes for Rent in Westwood, NJ

Rentals in Westwood range from apartments to whole houses, and the current listings are below. This page covers what is specific to renting in Westwood, Bergen County: how local rent rules apply, what landlords ask for, and what to check before you sign.

Does Westwood have rent control?

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs lists Westwood as having no rent control ordinance in its 2026 Rent Control Survey, a review of the codes of ordinances of all 564 New Jersey municipalities.

That is worth knowing because several neighboring Bergen County municipalities do have one, including Fort Lee, Edgewater, Cliffside Park, Palisades Park and Hackensack. It is a real difference between towns a few minutes apart rather than a technicality. Where there is no local ordinance, rent increases are governed by your lease and by state law rather than by a municipal cap.

Confirm it rather than relying on this page. The DCA survey states that it is only as current as the published municipal codes of ordinances as of 2026, and ordinances can be adopted or amended. If the answer affects a decision you are making, ask the Borough of Westwood directly.

What applies regardless is state law. New Jersey's rules on notice, grounds for eviction, security deposits and habitability apply in every municipality, with or without a local rent ordinance. The Department of Community Affairs publishes its Truth in Renting guide covering those rights, and a question about your own lease goes to a New Jersey attorney rather than to an agent.

What will a Westwood landlord ask you for?

The same things landlords across New Jersey ask for, and having them ready before you view is what decides who gets the place:

  • Photo identification.
  • Proof of income, such as recent pay stubs, an offer letter, or tax returns if you are self-employed.
  • Employment confirmation.
  • Previous landlord references, where you have them.
  • Whatever the landlord requires for a credit check.

A landlord cannot refuse you because you pay with a housing voucher. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination protects lawful source of income, including vouchers and other rental assistance, and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights enforces it.

Many New Jersey municipalities require an inspection before a new tenant moves in. It is the landlord's responsibility and it can move a move-in date, so ask whether Westwood requires one as soon as your application is accepted.

The full renting process, the costs up front and the questions renters ask are on the rentals page for Northern New Jersey.

Renting in Westwood before buying

A year renting in a town tells you things research will not, and plenty of people rent first on purpose. If that is your plan, say so at the start, because it changes which lease makes sense. Homes for sale are on the Westwood listings page, the wider county is on the Bergen County page, and how buying works in New Jersey is set out step by step.

I am Reshmee Jugmohun, a licensed New Jersey real estate agent with Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty, and I work with renters and buyers throughout Bergen County. I am not a property manager and not an attorney: once you move in, your relationship is with the landlord, and a lease review goes to a New Jersey attorney.

Current rentals in Westwood, NJ

$2,300
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths
Welcome to this spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in the heart of downtown Westwood. Perfect for commuters, it is conveniently located near the Westwood Train Station and several bus routes providing service into NYC. The apartment features a large kitchen and a bonus office space just off the generously sized living room, offering flexibility for working from home or creating a dedicated workspace. The bedroom is very well sized, easily accommodating a king-sized bed. The location is hard to beat—you'll be directly across the street from the Westwood Movie Theater and the long-anticipated Il Vero restaurant. Step outside your door and enjoy easy access to some of Westwood's most popular restaurants, cafes, delicatessens, ice cream parlors, breweries, pubs, and retail shopping. Nearby favorites include 5 Dimes Brewery, PJ Finnegan's Irish Pub, Conrad's Ice Cream, Eighty Twenty, Bar Mutz, Starbucks, and many more. Whether you're commuting to work, grabbing dinner, meeting friends for a drink, catching a movie, or enjoying an ice cream on a summer evening, the best of downtown Westwood is right outside your door. With a spacious layout, large kitchen, bonus office, off-street parking, and close proximity to all, this apartment puts you at the center of everything downtown Westwood has to offer. Proof of income, credit check, and landlord interview required. No pets. No smoking on premises.

175 Center Unit 2nd Floor, Westwood

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: James C. Green () from Listing Office: Terrie O'Connor Realtors-Ridgewood.

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