Bottom line: Before you sign a rental lease in Fairview, NJ, confirm the rent and any concession in writing, what is due at signing, which utilities you pay, and what parking and laundry come with the home. Scott Selleck, licensed since 1993, walks renters through each item before they commit.
Written by Scott Selleck, Broker/Sales Associate with The Selleck Group at Keller Williams City Views Realty. Licensed in New Jersey since 1993, over 500 transactions closed, e-PRO and SRES certified, serving Bergen and Hudson County.
Last updated: October 2026
Fairview is a compact Bergen County borough of under one square mile, bordered by Cliffside Park, Ridgefield, and North Bergen, with U.S. Route 1 and 9 and Route 63 running through it. Rentals here are often apartments in two-family and three-family homes. This list is part of my local insights series, and it uses my current rental at 447 Jersey Avenue as the working example.
2026 market snapshot: Active residential listings across Bergen County stood at 1,728 in June 2026 (Realtor.com via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis), and the county's townhouse and condo median sale price was $541,225 that month (NJ REALTORS® and ShowingTime, August 2026). For many households, renting while they save remains the practical step.
1. Is the concession written into the lease?
A move-in special only protects you if it is in the lease. At 447 Jersey Avenue, the owner is offering the first month free on a 12-month or 16-month lease, as of October 2026. Ask exactly how the free month is applied, whether it is the first month or spread across the term, and what happens if you break the lease early.
2. What is due at lease signing?
Get the dollar total before you apply. For 447 Jersey Avenue, the posted terms are the first month's rent, a security deposit of one and a half months' rent, and a one-month broker fee paid by the tenant, with no application fee. Confirm how the free first month changes that total. New Jersey caps a residential security deposit at one and a half months' rent; see the NJ Truth in Renting guide.
3. Which utilities do you pay?
Utilities can add hundreds a month. At 447 Jersey Avenue the tenant pays gas, electric, heat, hot water, and water. The home has a new HVAC system, a recently replaced boiler, natural gas baseboard heat, and central air with a new condenser, which helps on monthly bills. Ask the landlord for typical monthly utility costs.
4. How much parking comes with the home?
In Fairview, off-street parking is valuable. This home includes two spaces: one in the attached garage and one in the driveway. Ask whether spaces are assigned in writing and where guests can park.
5. Is laundry private, shared, or off-site?
Hauling laundry down the block gets old fast. At 447 Jersey Avenue you have a private laundry room on the lower level with a washer and dryer included and direct access from the garage. Confirm in the lease who repairs the machines.
6. What is the layout, and is there outdoor space?
This is the first-floor residence of a brick three-family home built in 1987: a formal living room, a separate dining room, an eat-in kitchen with a gas range and dishwasher, three bedrooms, and two full baths. A large rear deck with composite decking sits off the back of the home. Walk every room before you sign.
7. How does the commute to Manhattan work?
NJ Transit Route 159 runs from Fairview to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown, other NJ Transit routes from Fairview also serve Port Authority, and Route 181 serves the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal. Check current NJ Transit schedules for exact stops and times.
8. What is the pet and assistance animal policy?
Ask for the pet policy in writing. Assistance animals are not pets, and they are accommodated in accordance with fair housing law. For 447 Jersey Avenue, contact me for the current pet policy. All lawful sources of income are considered under New Jersey law.
How Does The Selleck Group Work With a Fairview Renter?
Step | The Selleck Group | Common approach |
|---|---|---|
Concession | Written into the lease terms | Mentioned verbally |
Move-in cost | Dollar total given before you apply | Given after approval |
Utilities | Who pays what, listed by utility | "Tenant pays utilities" |
Parking and laundry | Confirmed in writing | Assumed from the showing |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 3 bedroom rental in Fairview NJ?
Rents vary by home. 447 Jersey Avenue, a three-bedroom, two-bath first-floor home with two parking spaces, is listed at $3,500 a month as of October 2026.
What is the maximum security deposit in New Jersey?
New Jersey limits a residential security deposit to one and a half months' rent.
Is there a rental in Fairview NJ with first month free?
As of October 2026, 447 Jersey Avenue offers the first month free on a 12-month or 16-month lease. Confirm current terms before you apply.
Which bus goes from Fairview NJ to Port Authority?
NJ Transit Route 159 serves the Port Authority Bus Terminal from Fairview. Check current schedules.
When is 447 Jersey Avenue available?
The home is available November 1, 2026.
Why Fairview Renters Work With Scott Selleck
Scott Selleck has been licensed in New Jersey since 1993 and has advised Bergen County and Hudson County clients ever since. He is a Broker/Sales Associate and the founder of The Selleck Group at Keller Williams City Views Realty in Fort Lee.
Credentials: Broker/Sales Associate. e-PRO. SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist). Certified AI Real Estate Agent, Krem Institute of Artificial Intelligence, 2025, a private training program, not a REALTOR designation.
Recognition: NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®: Platinum 2021 and 2022, Gold 2015, 2017, 2019, 2024 and 2025, Silver 2018.
Track record: More than 500 transactions closed. See what clients say.
447 Jersey Avenue is one of Scott's current Fairview rentals, and his Fort Lee office is a short drive away. If you own a two-family or three-family home nearby and want to know what it is worth, start with a home valuation. Thinking about rent rules across the line in Hudson County? Read what West New York's rent cap does to a two-to-four-family purchase, and see my New Jersey neighborhoods hub and Cliffside Park guide.
Would two parking spaces and your own laundry room change your search?
Call or text 201-970-3960 to see 447 Jersey Avenue. Planning to buy in a year or two? Take my 7-question client quiz; in about 90 seconds it matches your situation to a clear next step. Then schedule a consultation.
Scott Selleck
The Selleck Group, Keller Williams City Views Realty
2200 Fletcher Avenue, Suite 502, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Cell: (201) 970-3960
Office: (201) 592-8900
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