The Arthur
21 Washington Ave,
Carteret, NJ 07008
$1,890 - $3,200
Studio - 2 Beds
Essex Apartments
72-78 Essex St,
Carteret,
NJ
07008
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About Essex Apartments
Be the first to live in these newly constructed units in Carteret! Offering One and Two Bedrooms. Equipped with new stainless steel appliances, walk in showers, covered parking and modern amenities. One bedroom units come with an office and private garage.
Essex Apartments is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 07008 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Carteret Public School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Office
72-78 Essex St,
Carteret,
NJ
07008
Located directly across the Arthur Kill from Staten Island, Carteret was once part of the Woodbridge Township. It became the borough of Roosevelt in 1906 and was renamed Carteret in 1922. This popular community is bordered by the Rahway River to the north, Arthur Kill to the east, and the Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve to the west. Due to its central location, the borough bills itself as the "Center of it All."
Residents enjoy a fantastic location and beautiful parks. Carteret Waterfront Park has a fishing pier and access to two hiking trails: Danielle's Garden Trail and the Waterfront Fitness Trail. Shopping in Carteret is plentiful -- the brick-paved sidewalks and outdoor cafes along Washington Avenue provide historic charm and locally-owned businesses, while the shops and restaurants along Roosevelt Avenue have a more modern feel. With just 22 miles to Manhattan, 10 miles to Newark, and 70 miles to Philadelphia, residents can easily commute to nearby cities.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 11.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 14.1 mi |
Essex Apartments is within 16 minutes or 8.3 miles from Union County Coll., Elizabeth. It is also near Kean University and Coll. of Staten Island, CUNY.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
553 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
578 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,089 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
40 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Carteret include 8Th Street Light Rail Station, located 12.8 miles from Essex Apartments. Essex Apartments is near Newark Liberty International, located 14.4 miles or 23 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 31.7 miles or 52 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 23 min | 14.0 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 15.6 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 15.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 8.8 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 9.7 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 11.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 23 min | 14.4 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 52 min | 31.7 mi |
Walkability Near Essex Apartments
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 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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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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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 Essex Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 9.9 mi |
Essex Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 9.9 miles, which is about a 20-minute drive. 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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Liberty State Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Hawk Rise Sanctuary
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi |
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Bloomingdale Park
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.7 mi |
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Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
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Drive: | 20 min | 9.2 mi |
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Freshkills Park
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Drive: | 23 min | 12.1 mi |
Essex Apartments has 5 parks within 12.1 miles, including Liberty State Park, Hawk Rise Sanctuary, and Bloomingdale Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.9 mi |
Essex Apartments has 3 hospitals within 7.9 miles, the nearest is Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy Division which is 6.2 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 9.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 10.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 15.8 mi |
Essex Apartments has 3 military bases within 15.8 miles, the nearest is Ash Brook Reservation which is 9.5 miles away and a 21 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
72-78 Essex St
Carteret, NJ 07008