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This trend made North Jersey the third most competitive rental market in the nation
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With 13 prospective renters competing for every vacant apartment in North Jersey, the area continues to have one of the most competitive rental markets in the nation halfway through 2024.
RentCafe, in its recent Hottest Rental Markets report, named North Jersey as the third most competitive rental market in the nation, a title the region has held since the start of 2024. The area had been the hottest renting spot in the nation at the start of 2023, but finished off the year as the second.
North Jersey — including Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Sussex, Hudson and Union counties in the report — ranks just behind No. 1 Miami-Dade County and No. 2 Suburban Chicago.
What is the rental market like in North Jersey, and the Northeast?
With a Rental Competitive Index score of 82.3, North Jersey continues to have the hottest real estate market in the Northeast.
Of all of the apartments in North Jersey, only 0.60% of them are new. And North Jersey has one of the highest occupancy rates in the nation at 96%. The region also has a significant lease renewal rate of 71.7%, and apartments here typically remain vacant for about 43 days.
The report credits a trend known as “hipsturbia” for the consistent rental demand seen throughout North Jersey. The term refers to the phenomenon of younger generations, particularly millennials, flocking to live in areas with suburban charm and urban amenities after being priced out of larger cities.
“Hipsturbia is alive and well in small cities scattered across northern New Jersey — such as Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, Union City, Passaic, Maplewood and Montclair — where renters (including millennials) enjoy walkable downtowns, just enough entertainment and relatively easy access to New York City,” the report said.
The report said this trend also contributed to the 10th place ranking of suburban Philadelphia and the 14th place ranking of Brooklyn, where hipsturbia is king. Also from the Northeast, Bridgeport-New Haven, Connecticut; and Central Jersey made the list, ranking 11th and 17th, respectively.
How has rental competitive changed across the nation?
Overall, the state of the nation’s rental market in 2024 has remained relatively the same from 2023.
Across the country, there are about eight prospective renters competing for every vacant apartment. Rentals have remained vacant for about 46 days, compared to 43 days in 2023, and new apartments still make up 0.61% of all available rentals across the nation.
Additionally, 62.% of renters renewed their leases in 2024, compared to 59.7% in 2023. And about 93.3% of apartments across the nation are occupied, compared to 94% in 2023.
Maddie McGay is the real estate reporter for NorthJersey.com and The Record, covering all things worth celebrating about living in North Jersey. Find her on Instagram @maddiemcgay, on X @maddiemcgayy, and sign up for her North Jersey Living newsletter. Do you have a tip, trend or terrific house she should know about? Email her at MMcGay@gannett.com.
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ACLU featured at Bruce Springsteen No Kings show in New Jersey
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band tour rehearsal in Ocean Grove
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band March 26, 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour rehearsal at the Ocean Grove Youth Center in Ocean Grove.
There will be No Kings at the Monday, April 20 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band show at the Prudential Center in Newark but the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey will be there.
The group will be the “featured organization” for the New Jersey stop of the band’s Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour.
“We’re honored to have the opportunity to work with New Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen to advocate for the rights and freedoms that all people deserve,” said ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha in statement. “This moment requires all of us, and we are grateful to Bruce, who is using his platform to fight against authoritarianism and for our rights. We share a love for New Jersey and a desire to make the Garden State safer and freer for everyone who calls it home. Our team is thrilled to connect with everyone who shares our mission to protect and defend civil liberties, and who knows the power that art and music have to change the world.”
Springsteen said the American Dream is under attack by “our wannabe king and his rogue government” when he announced the tour on Feb. 17. Promotional posters for the tour features the phrase “No Kings,” a reflection of the national anti-President Donald Trump protests that have taken place in the last year.
The tour kickoff was March 31 at the Target Center in Minneapolis and it included 27 songs over three hours. The show also featured some direct talk from Springsteen on the state of the country. The setlist included the newly composed “Streets of Minneapolis,” written after the fatal shooting by federal agents of Renee Good and Alex Pretti of Minneapolis in January.
ACLU-NJ representatives will be at the Prudential Center to talk to concertgoers about its work. The American Civil Liberties Union previously released an ad with the Springsteen classic “Born in the U.S.A.” featured on the eve of the Supreme Court case where the ACLU is challenging the President Trump’s executive order attempting to overturn the current interpretation of 14th Amendment, which grants automatic citizenship to those born in the U.S. regardless of their parents’ legal status.
Visit www.aclu-nj.org for more info on the ACLU-NJ.
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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at cjordan@app.com
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NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4, Cash 5, Millionaire for Life winning numbers for Sunday, April 19
The New Jersey Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich.
Here’s a look at April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Pick-3
Midday: 8-7-3, Fireball: 9
Evening: 5-0-8, Fireball: 0
Check Pick-3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick-4
Midday: 4-7-7-9, Fireball: 9
Evening: 5-9-7-8, Fireball: 0
Check Pick-4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Jersey Cash 5
20-25-35-38-45, Xtra: 35
Check Jersey Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
32-42-52-53-55, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Quick Draw
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Cash Pop
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When are the New Jersey Lottery drawings held?
- Pick-3: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily.
- Pick-4: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily.
- Jersey Cash 5: 10:57 p.m. daily.
- Pick-6: 10:57 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
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The Maple House Is Planning To Open In Two Locations In New Jersey This Year
Is there anything better than going out for breakfast? I mean, sure, you can make bacon, eggs, and toast at home, but there’s just something relaxing about going out to a Jersey Diner and getting your coffee in a plain white mug, looking over a massive menu, and feeling the back of your legs stick to the pleather booth.
Jersey loves a good breakfast spot.
A New Breakfast Chain Is Coming To NJ, With 2 Locations Planned
And there’s a new breakfast chain getting ready to open two locations in New Jersey that promise an elevated breakfast experience, which could be perfect for your next brunch.
And this new elevated breakfast concept is being run by a mother-son duo, who don’t love seeing that?
The Maple House Is Coming Soon To New Jersey
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According to NJ.com, Monmouth County natives Anthony DeGrande and his mother, Lisa Dalton, are the brains behind Monmouth County’s newest breakfast place, The Maple House.
The Maple House will specialize in an elevated breakfast experience, whipping up menu items such as cookie butter pancakes, a braised short rib melt, and addictive salads. The Maple House will be a great new addition to the New Jersey breakfast scene.
The Maple House Is Planning 2 NJ Locations
The Maple House already has big expansion plans, too. The first location is getting ready to open sometime in May off Oceanport Avenue in Fort Monmouth, but there are already plans in place for a second location.
The Maple House also plans on debuting in Neptune, off of South Main Street, in the near future as well.
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