If you’re exploring river edge nj real estate—from homes & houses for sale / rent to river edge nj apartment rentals—this guide gives you the on-the-ground context you actually need. We cover homes for sale in river edge nj, neighborhood streets, commute notes, apartment communities, local services, and the river edge nj zip code details people search for, all in one place.

Snapshot: River Edge, NJ

River Edge, NJ 07661 is a Bergen County commuter favorite with quick access to Route 4, Kinderkamack Rd, and NJ Transit. It’s compact, neighborhood-driven, and anchored by practical conveniences—banks, storage, shipping, and specialty medical—within a 5-to-7-minute drive of most blocks. ZIP confirmation: 07661. (Wikipedia, UnitedStatesZipCodes)

Homes & Houses for Sale / Rent in River Edge, NJ

If you’re searching homes for sale river edge nj or houses for sale river edge nj, expect a mix of 1920s–1960s colonials, capes, and split-levels on tree-lined streets such as Summit Ave and Eastbrook Dr, plus some newer builds near Fifth Ave. For renters, river edge nj homes for rent are typically well-kept single-family houses and townhomes; availability is seasonal but steady thanks to commuter demand and proximity to The Shops at Riverside just over the border in Hackensack. (Simon)

Micro-areas to know

• Summit Ave (e.g., 785 Summit Ave River Edge NJ) offers classic blocks with quick access to Webb Ave and Bogert Rd. 
• Eastbrook Drive (e.g., 81 Eastbrook Drive River Edge NJ 07661) sits near quiet interior streets but stays close to River Dell schools and Route 4 feeder roads. 
• Fifth Ave (e.g., 351 5th Ave River Edge NJ) shows you the newer-build end of the local spectrum without sacrificing walkability to Kinderkamack. 

If you’re filtering listings, try variations like river edge nj homes for sale, homes for sale in river edge nj, and for sale river edge nj to catch every broker’s phrasing.

Apartments & Apartment Complexes

Looking for apartments in river edge nj or apartments for rent in river edge nj? Start with the three name-brand garden communities locals ask about most:

• River Terrace Gardens (often searched as “river terrace garden river edge nj”) – Garden-style community with on-site laundry and hardwood floors; check the property site for current availability. (riverterracegardens.com) 
• Continental Gardens River Edge NJ – One- and two-bedroom homes in a landscaped setting near daily essentials; managed by Kriegman & Smith. (kriegmanandsmith.com) 
• Steuben Arms River Edge NJ – 1-bedroom apartments at 1182 Main Street River Edge NJ with an easy commute to NYC; two blocks north of The Shops at Riverside. (Apartment Guide, hekemian.com) 

For broader searches, use terms like river edge apartments nj and apartments for rent river edge nj to see both managed communities and smaller walk-ups.

Not the Ewing one

People sometimes confuse our town with River Edge Apartments Ewing Township NJ 08628 (also listed as river’s edge apartments ewing nj). That’s a different complex in Mercer County. If you meant Ewing, start here; otherwise, keep your search focused on 07661. (Apartments.com, ApartmentFinder.com)

ZIP, Weather & Everyday Logistics

• ZIP Code: Ask for zip code for river edge nj or zip code river edge nj and you’ll always land on 07661. (UnitedStatesZipCodes, ZipCode.org) 
• Weather River Edge NJ 07661: Four true seasons; plan for snowy winters, warm summers, and crisp shoulder seasons—good for parks, bikeable streets, and backyard space. 

Streets & Location-Specific Landmarks

Anchors that help you “place” areas quickly:

• 1001 Main St River Edge NJ 07661 (River Edge Crossings) – Retail hub anchored by Total Wine & More; useful landmark for finding nearby listings and services. (Total Wine, River Edge NJ) 
• 1182 Main Street River Edge NJ – Address for Steuben Arms; a good read on Main St’s rental inventory. (Apartments.com) 
• 130 Kinderkamack Rd River Edge NJ / 130 Kinderkamack Road River Edge NJ – Multi-tenant medical/office building with dental and specialty practices. (MapQuest) 
• 10 Elizabeth St River Edge NJ and 10 Elizabeth St Ste 302 River Edge NJ / Elizabeth St Ste 302 River Edge NJ – Professional suites housing lenders and law offices; helpful when you need local services during a move. (RYU LAW FIRM, MapQuest) 
• 38 Jordan Drive River Edge NJ – Townhome landmark within Millbrook Village; handy comparable for those eyeing attached living. (thisisriveredge.com) 
• 351 5th Ave River Edge NJ and 785 Summit Ave River Edge NJ – Examples of the newer-build and classic-block character buyers ask about. (Redfin) 

Local Businesses & Services (GMB/Website links embedded)

• Riverside Oral Surgery River Edge NJ – Full-scope oral & maxillofacial care near downtown corridors. (Riverside Oral Surgery) 
• Dr Falk River Edge NJ – Allergy & Immunology Associates of Teaneck & River Edge, led by Theodore Falk, MD; office at 63 Grand Ave. (allergyandimmunologynj.com) 
• Dr Landmann River Edge NJ – Cosmetic & Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery (Bergen Eyelids / StyeGuy) on Grand Ave. (bergeneyelids.com, Hackensack Meridian Health Doctors) 
• Cafe Teasia River Edge NJ – Bubble tea and café fare on Kinderkamack; useful meetup spot near apartments. (Yelp, Grubhub) 
• Ethan Allen River Edge NJ – Furniture showroom on Route 4 East; design help available. (Ethan Allen) 
• Excel Pest Control River Edge NJ / Excel Pest Services River Edge NJ – Family business with Bergen County coverage; River Edge service center on Grand Ave. (Excel Pest Services, Better Business Bureau) 
• FedEx River Edge NJ – FedEx Office Print & Ship Center at 1071 Main St; clutch for closing packets and returns. (FedEx) 
• Chase Bank River Edge NJ – Branch with ATM at 686 Kinderkamack Rd. (Chase) 
• M&T Bank River Edge NJ – Branch at 1070 Main St. (locations.mtb.com, MapQuest) 
• PNC Bank River Edge NJ – Route 4 branch at 1050 Main St. (Bank Branch Locator) 
• Extra Space Storage River Edge NJ / Storage River Edge NJ – Climate-controlled facility on 487 Hackensack Ave; check unit sizes and pricing online. (Extra Space Storage) 
• Olympia River Edge NJ – Olympia Foods of All Nations, a local favorite for Mediterranean and specialty groceries on Kinderkamack. (River Edge NJ, Yelp) 
• Affinity River Edge NJ – Affinity Federal Credit Union branch at 913 Kinderkamack Rd. (Affinity Federal Credit Union) 
• Brandon Broderick River Edge NJ / Brandon J Broderick River Edge NJ – Personal injury law office at 65 East Route 4 (also has Ewing location if you’re relocating south). (Brandon J Broderick) 

“River Edge Mall NJ” Clarified

When locals say “river edge mall nj,” they usually mean The Shops at Riverside across the border in Hackensack—our nearest upscale mall with dining and a cinema. It’s two minutes from River Edge proper and a good locator for Main St and Kinderkamack traffic patterns. (Simon)

FAQs

What is the river edge nj zip code?
River Edge uses 07661. Search variations like river edge nj zip or zip code river edge nj will return the same result. (UnitedStatesZipCodes)

Where do I find homes for sale in river edge nj and houses for sale in river edge nj?
Check broker sites serving Bergen County and filter by neighborhood streets such as Summit Ave, Fifth Ave, and Eastbrook; also try the phrasing homes for sale river edge nj and for sale river edge nj to catch every listing variation near 07661.

Are there apartments for rent in river edge nj near shops and transit?
Yes—River Terrace Gardens, Continental Gardens, and Steuben Arms place you near Kinderkamack/Main St corridors for groceries, banking, and direct bus routes. (riverterracegardens.com, kriegmanandsmith.com, Apartment Guide)

What about river edge nj rentals for single-family homes?
Inventory for houses for rent in river edge nj and river edge nj homes for rent turns fastest in spring/summer; watch blocks off Kinderkamack and near the schools for the most activity.

Is “River Edge Apartments Ewing Township NJ 08628” the same place?
No. That’s in Mercer County; if you intended Ewing, look up river’s edge apartments ewing nj specifically. (Apartments.com)

Where can I take care of move-day tasks locally?
Printing/shipping at FedEx Office (1071 Main St), storage at Extra Space Storage (487 Hackensack Ave), banking at Chase (686 Kinderkamack Rd), M&T (1070 Main St), and PNC (1050 Main St). (FedEx, Extra Space Storage, Chase, locations.mtb.com, Bank Branch Locator)