$2,295
Total Monthly Price
257 Central Ave Unit a
Metuchen, NJ 08840
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848-244-6021
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
750 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Smoke Free
257 Central Ave Unit a
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,442 deposit,
Available Now
Features: Large One Bedroom Apartment Has Washer Dryer Combo Recently Renovated Bathroom Hardwood Floors One Assigned Parking Spot Close to the Metuchen Train Station and Downtown The Metuchen Train Station is Located on the NorthEast Corridor Train Line Which Makes it an Easy New York City Commute, Many Metuchen Residents Commute to NYC Close To Whole Foods Restrictions: No Smoking. No Pets of Any Kind. Month and a Half Security, Must Have Good Credit and References. Credit Check and Income Verification. Fee: $50 One Year Lease Minimum, No Month to Month or Short Term Rentals. Specifics: Rent is $2,295 a Month plus utilities The Apartment is Located on The Second Floor of a Commercial Building Apartment is Located At: 257 Central Avenue Metuchen New Jersey 08840 For More Information Call (732) 395–7778
Features: Large One Bedroom Apartment Has Washer Dryer Combo Recently Renovated Bathroom Hardwood Floors One Assigned Parking Spot Close to the Metuchen Train Station and Downtown The Metuchen Train Station is Located on the NorthEast Corridor Train Line Which Makes it an Easy New York City Commute, Many Metuchen Residents Commute to NYC Close To Whole Foods Restrictions: No Smoking. No Pets of Any Kind. Month and a Half Security, Must Have Good Credit and References. Credit Check and Income Verification. Fee: $50 One Year Lease Minimum, No Month to Month or Short Term Rentals. Specifics: Rent is $2,295 a Month plus utilities The Apartment is Located on The Second Floor of a Commercial Building Apartment is Located At: 257 Central Avenue Metuchen New Jersey 08840 For More Information Call (732) 395–7778
257 Central Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 08840 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Metuchen 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
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floors
Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Hardwood Floors
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.
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12 Months
Property Information
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4 units
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Metuchen, New Jersey has a personality bigger than its three square miles suggest. Tucked inside Edison and sitting squarely in the Raritan Valley region, this Middlesex County borough earned the Great American Main Street of the Year award in 2023, a distinction that captures just how much care goes into its walkable downtown corridor along Main Street. Indie shops, locally rooted restaurants, and a genuine small-town atmosphere make it feel miles removed from the bustle of the New York metro, even though Penn Station is a direct train ride away via Metuchen Station.
The housing landscape reflects the borough’s tight-knit, residential character. Renters will find a mix of apartment communities in low-rise and mid-rise buildings, converted historic homes with updated units, and townhome-style rentals scattered throughout tree-lined streets. Options range from cozy studios to spacious two- and three-bedroom floor plans, giving renters plenty of choices at different budget levels.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.1 mi |
257 Central Ave Unit a is within 12 minutes or 4.3 miles from Middlesex Co. Coll., Edison. It is also near Rutgers University, Livingston and Rutgers University.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
119 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
786 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
761 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
689 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
708 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
416 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
505 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Metuchen include South Amboy, located 8.9 miles from 257 Central Ave Unit a. 257 Central Ave Unit a is near Newark Liberty International, located 20.8 miles or 29 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 35.5 miles or 50 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 29 min | 20.8 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 50 min | 35.5 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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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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™
75
/ 100
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 257 Central Ave Unit a.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
257 Central Ave Unit a has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Roosevelt Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Edison Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Merrill Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.7 mi |
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Spring Lake Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi |
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Fords Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.9 mi |
257 Central Ave Unit a has 5 parks within 7.9 miles, including Roosevelt Park, Edison Park, and Spring Lake Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
257 Central Ave Unit a has 3 hospitals within 7.2 miles, the nearest is JFK Medical Center which is 2.3 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 8.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 39 min | 21.8 mi |
257 Central Ave Unit a has 3 military bases within 21.8 miles, the nearest is Ash Brook Reservation which is 7.4 miles away and a 19 minute drive.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Hardwood Floors
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257 Central Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840