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Highland Park Gardens
115 S 3rd Ave,
Highland Park,
NJ
08904
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- Walk-In Closets
- Hardwood Floors
About Highland Park Gardens
Welcome to Highland Park Gardens, where you can choose from a number of innovatively designed apartment homes. Surrounded by luxurious spaces, sunlight, and wonderful views, you'll find unlimited possibilities to reflect your lifestyle. Discover the many ways to make Highland Park Gardens your home. Prices shown may be net effective reflecting current rent specials. Please contact one of our leasing specialists for more information.
Highland Park Gardens is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 08904 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Highland Park Board Of Education School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Tub/Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
115 S 3rd Ave,
Highland Park,
NJ
08904
Nestled along the Raritan River in the suburbs of New Jersey, Highland Park features a safe community and a college town vibe. Surrounded by campuses of Rutgers University, Highland Park is the perfect place for students and faculty. Rentals rage from affordable to upscale, offering something for everyone. This college town is also known for its top-notch public school system, offering gems like Highland Park High School.
Markets, coffee shops, cafes, banks, and convenience stores can all be found in Highland Park, along with a few small businesses along Raritan Avenue. However, this suburb is mainly residential, offering a tight-knit community and family-friendly atmosphere. Highland Park is located about 35 miles southwest of New York City and about 65 miles northeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Though the commute may be a bit long, Highland Park is situated between two major metropolises, making for an easy weekend getaway.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.1 mi |
Highland Park Gardens is within 5 minutes or 1.6 miles from Rutgers University. It is also near Middlesex Co. Coll., New Brun. and Rutgers University, Livingston.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
405 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
349 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
493 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
88 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Highland Park include South Amboy, located 10.9 miles from Highland Park Gardens. Highland Park Gardens is near Newark Liberty International, located 26.5 miles or 35 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 31.7 miles or 45 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 35 min | 26.5 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 45 min | 31.7 mi |
Walkability Near Highland Park Gardens
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
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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™
77
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
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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 Highland Park Gardens.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
Highland Park Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|
Rutgers Gardens
|
Drive: | 11 min | 4.2 mi |
|
Johnson Park
|
Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi |
|
Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
|
Drive: | 12 min | 6.7 mi |
|
Roosevelt Park
|
Drive: | 11 min | 6.7 mi |
|
Giamarese Farm
|
Drive: | 15 min | 7.3 mi |
Highland Park Gardens has 5 parks within 7.3 miles, including Rutgers Gardens, Johnson Park, and Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
Highland Park Gardens has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 16.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 25.5 mi |
Highland Park Gardens has 3 military bases within 25.5 miles, the nearest is Tamdques Reservation which is 16.3 miles away and a 29 minute drive.
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