Local factsRenting and moving out in Fort Lee
Official Census figures for Fort Lee, compared with New Jersey.
45% of the 18,287 occupied homes in Fort Lee are rented, above the New Jersey figure of 36%. 36% of renter households moved in during 2020 or later, so move-outs and deposit inspections are a regular part of the local market.
With a median rent of $2,270 a month, the security deposit is real money. New Jersey landlords must return it, with interest and an itemized list of any deductions, within 30 days after the lease ends (N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.1), so a clean that matches the move-out checklist protects it.
22 residential property management firms operate in Fort Lee's ZIP code, and we clean to the checklist landlords and managers inspect.
Fort Lee's share of homes rented (45%) is between Leonia (30%) and Palisades Park (65%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Fort Lee. data.census.gov
45%of homes rented (New Jersey 36%)
$2,270median monthly rent (New Jersey $1,720)
36%of renters moved in since 2020
68%of homes in buildings with 5+ units
Homes by number of bedrooms: Fort Lee vs New JerseyFort LeeNJ
studio9%3%
1 bed29%14%
2 bed34%26%
3 bed21%32%
4 bed5%20%
5+ bed2%6%
Share of homes rented: Fort Lee and nearby towns| Fort Lee | 45% |
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| Leonia | 30% |
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| Palisades Park | 65% |
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| Edgewater | 60% |
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| New Jersey | 36% |
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