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$2,300 / Month

222 Boston Ave

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Hillside, NJ 07205

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908-516-4790

  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

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  • Available

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Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Tile Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Family Room
  • Cats Allowed
222 Boston Ave
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About This Home

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Beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath second-floor apartment in a desirable Hillside location. This bright and inviting home offers abundant natural light, a spacious living room, and an updated kitchen with quality finishes. The primary bedroom features its own private full bath, providing added comfort and privacy. Hardwood floors and central heat and AC add to the appeal, and the apartment is in move-in condition. Situated on a quiet residential street yet conveniently close to Route 22, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, public transportation, major highways, and Newark Liberty International Airport, with an easy commute to New York City. Separate entrance and utilities provide added privacy and Available October 1st, 2026.1-year lease preferred for tenants without pets. Month-to-month lease required for tenants with one cat. One small, well-trained dog may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to owner approval and a month-to-month lease. Rental application, credit check, and income verification required. Tenant responsible for utilities.

222 Boston Ave is a house located in Union County and the 07205 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Hillside Board Of Education School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary bedroom located on second floor 2 Full Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Tile

Home Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Family Room 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Eat-In Kitchen Gas Cooktop Dishwasher

Listing and Financial Details

Assessor Parcel Number 2907-00715-0000-00021-0000- Tenant pays for electric, gas, heat, water

Lot Details

4,792 Sq Ft Lot Vinyl Fence

Parking

On-Street Parking

Schools

Hillside Elementary School Hillside High School

Utilities

Forced Air Heating and Cooling System Gas Water Heater Standard Electricity

Community Details

Pet Policy

Cats Allowed Limit on the number of pets Pet Size Limit

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Street Parking

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by ELISABETH SANCHEZ | GardenStateMLS#NJ
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    Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC
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Under 30 minutes

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City - Hillside

The city of Hillside is a suburb of Elizabeth, located about three miles north of Downtown, known for its rich history and abundance of green space for being a metropolitan area. With direct access to Interstate 78 and the Newark Liberty International Airport, residents of Hillside have easy commutes and great proximity to a major airport.

North of Kean University, Hillside is home to some excellent schools in the Hillside Public School District like Hillside High. Hillside houses a portion of Weequahic Park, offering a running track and trails, athletic fields, a golf course, and a scenic lake, while Conant Park is densely wooded with a spacious playground. Nestled along the Elizabeth River, residents of Hillside enjoy quiet residential streets lined with a variety of apartments and houses for rent. Hillside is known for its diverse culture, as well as its diverse cuisine, so be sure to check out one of the city’s local restaurants after you get settled.

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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Kean University
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Union County Coll., Elizabeth
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Essex County College
Drive: 10 min 5.3 mi
Seton Hall University
Drive: 13 min 5.3 mi
222 Boston Ave is within 6 minutes or 2.0 miles from Kean University. It is also near Union County Coll., Elizabeth and Seton Hall University.
Schools
Hurden-Looker Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
408 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Grades PK-5
625 Students
Attendance Zone
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
323 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
Hillside High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
911 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
Theodore Brown Christian Acade
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Benedictine Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
127 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Hillside include Warren Street, located 5.3 miles from 222 Boston Ave. 222 Boston Ave is near Newark Liberty International, located 6.5 miles or 11 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 25.8 miles or 45 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Warren Street
Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
Norfolk Street
Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
Orange Street
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Military Park
Drive: 10 min 5.7 mi
Washington Street
Drive: 10 min 6.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Union
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
North Elizabeth
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Elizabeth
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Newark Airport Railroad Station
Drive: 10 min 4.2 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport
Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
 Drive: 11 min 6.5 mi
LaGuardia
 Drive: 45 min 25.8 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 222 Boston Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
1156 Liberty Ave
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Hillside Shopping Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
392-400 Bloy St
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
222 Boston Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
 Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
William Miller Sperry Observatory
 Drive: 14 min 7.1 mi
Greenwood Gardens
 Drive: 17 min 7.8 mi
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
 Drive: 15 min 9.2 mi
Turtle Back Zoo
 Drive: 20 min 10.4 mi
222 Boston Ave has 5 parks within 10.4 miles, including Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, William Miller Sperry Observatory, and Cora Hartshorn Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
The University Hospital
Drive: 9 min 4.6 mi
222 Boston Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Newark Beth Israel Medical Center which is 1.9 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Tamdques Reservation
Drive: 21 min 10.3 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 16 min 10.4 mi
Ash Brook Reservation
Drive: 18 min 10.7 mi
222 Boston Ave has 3 military bases within 10.7 miles, the nearest is Tamdques Reservation which is 10.3 miles away and a 21 minute drive.

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