$3,500
/ Month
68 James St Unit 2
Newark, NJ 07102
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201-919-2878
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Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
1,200 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
- Living Room
- 1-Story Property
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Dining Room
68 James St Unit 2
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About This Home
Available Now
Location, Location, Location! Welcome to this beautifully renovated three-bedroom, one-bath apartment located in a Charming Historic Brownstone in Newark's vibrant Central Ward. Surrounded by arts, culture, education, and entertainment, this spacious unit features hardwood floors and an updated kitchen with modern countertops and all appliances included. Just blocks from Newark Penn Station, the property offers convenient access to Manhattan via NJ Transit and PATH and is only minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport. Nearby attractions include local universities, NJPAC, the Prudential Center, restaurants, shopping, and much more! Enjoy an unbeatable Downtown Newark location with shopping, dining, nightlife, and cultural attractions just steps away. Modern living, historic charm, and commuter convenience all in one.
68 James St is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07102 ZIP Code.
* 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
1 Full Bathroom
3 Bedrooms
Home Design
Apartment
Home Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fire and Smoke Detector
Interior Spaces
Wood Flooring
Home Office
Living Room
1-Story Property
Dining Room
1,200 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
Gas Oven or Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Listing and Financial Details
Assessor Parcel Number 1614-00041-0000-00034-0000-
Tenant pays for electric, gas, heat, hot water
Lot Details
1,307 Sq Ft Lot
Utilities
Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Gas Water Heater
Community Details
Contact
- Listed by CARMEN JIMENEZ | GardenStateMLS#NJ
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- Contact
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Source
Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC
Copyright © 2026 Garden State MLS, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Location
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As its name implies, University Heights houses several academic institutions. University Heights is home to Essex County College, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Rutgers University-Newark Campus. Sprawling campuses, along with several medical facilities like Saint Michael's Medical Center and Rutger’s University Hospital, dominate the neighborhood but there still plenty of rentals to choose from. Ideal for all renters, University Heights has affordable to upscale rentals available.
This urban neighborhood is nestled beside Downtown Newark, giving easy access to some of the city’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Bike lanes and a light rail system provide transportation options that make it easy to get around, although you may opt to simply lace up your shoes in this walkable neighborhood. Locals enjoy being able to stroll downtown entertainment hubs like the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center.
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Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.2 mi |
68 James St Unit 2 is within 4 minutes or 0.2 mile from Rutgers, Newark Campus. It is also near N.J. Inst. of Technology and Essex County College.
Transportation options available in Newark include Newark-Broad Street, located 0.3 mile from 68 James St Unit 2. 68 James St Unit 2 is near Newark Liberty International, located 6.1 miles or 10 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 26.9 miles or 41 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.1 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 41 min | 26.9 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
90
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 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
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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 68 James St Unit 2.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
68 James St Unit 2 has 1 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 | ||
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
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Richard W. DeKorte Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.0 mi |
68 James St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 6.0 miles, including Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, Branch Brook Park, and Kearny Marsh.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
68 James St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Saint Michael's Medical Center which is 0.3 mile away and a 5 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 12.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 18.0 mi |
68 James St Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 18.0 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 9.9 miles away and a 16 minute drive.
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68 James St
Newark, NJ 07102