$1,450
Total Monthly Price
23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1
Newark, NJ 07105
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862-343-8591
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
500 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
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23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$2,175 deposit,
Available Now
A spacious first-floor apartment in a well-kept 2-family home, located in the heart of North Ironbound, Newark, just steps from St. Stephen’s Church. This four-room railroad-style flat features high ceilings, excellent natural light, and classic old-world charm throughout. The layout offers plenty of room for a dedicated office and a full living room, making it an ideal oversized one-bedroom. The large eat-in kitchen includes a brand-new, never-used stove and opens directly into the backyard. You’ll have front and rear entrances plus backyard privileges perfect for gardening or outdoor entertaining. Brand new toilet and bathroom sink. Entire apartment freshly painted with new flooring installed. A laundromat is conveniently located just a few doors down the block. The street is quiet, with open space across from the home that brings in abundant daylight. Close to Ironbound’s famous restaurants and shopping. NJ Transit buses stop at the corner, and you’re within walking distance to Newark Penn Station. No Agency Fee. Documented income and references required.
23 1/2 Merchant St is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07105 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The Newark Public School District attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.
Apartment Features
Office
Basement
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Basement
- Office
- Laundry Facilities
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.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
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Location
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When you put Newark’s Prudential Center and the Red Bull Arena within walking distance of one of the best dining meccas in New Jersey, you get the North Ironbound district. North Ironbound sits just off Downtown Newark and stretches to Newark Bay. This neighborhood is a diverse suburb with a close-knit community. Abundant restaurants and shops are spread throughout the area, many lined along Ferry Street and Elm Street. Nestled along the Passaic River, residents enjoy waterfront views and sweeping views of the city from places like Riverbank Park. North Ironbound is very family-friendly, offering safe streets and good public schools.
North Ironbound is the perfect place for those who work or go to school in Newark. The district is located directly north of the Newark Liberty International Airport and offers easy access to an array of major roadways, including Interstates 78 and 95.
Learn more about living in North Ironbound
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi |
23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1 is within 3 minutes or 1.7 miles from Essex County College. It is also near Rutgers, Newark Campus and N.J. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
1,213 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
1,006 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,051 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,046 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
56 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Newark include Military Park, located 1.3 miles from 23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1. 23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1 is near Newark Liberty International, located 4.0 miles or 8 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 19.6 miles or 40 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 40 min | 19.6 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
70
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Richard W. DeKorte Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.3 mi |
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Stephen Gregg Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.4 mi |
23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 7.4 miles, including Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, Kearny Marsh, and Branch Brook Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Saint Michael's Medical Center which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 11.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 17.9 mi |
23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1 has 3 military bases within 17.9 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 7.9 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
Amenities
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Basement
- Office
- Laundry Facilities
23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1 Photos
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23 1/2 Merchant St
Newark, NJ 07105