The Kempson
212 Durham Ave,
Metuchen, NJ 08840
$2,600 - $4,600
Studio - 3 Beds
Metuchen
Metuchen, NJ Area Guide
A thriving commuter suburb with a little taste of the city downtown
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Commuter
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Upscale
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Public Transportation
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Parks
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Edison along Interstate 95. Primarily a residential community, the landscape is largely filled by neighborhood streets lined with apartments and houses catering to a variety of lifestyles and budgets. A small Downtown district along Main Street serves as the commercial hub for the borough, with an eclectic assortment of shops and restaurants in a walkable setting. Just east of town, Menlo Park Mall also offers a broad selection of retail options. Numerous city parks and large natural areas like Roosevelt Park make it easy to spend time outdoors without going far from home. With rail service to New York via Metuchen Station, the area is a popular choice for commuters seeking a quiet home environment.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Metuchen, NJ is $2,479 for a studio, $2,363 for one bedroom, $3,143 for two bedrooms, and $3,448 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Metuchen has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,363/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$4,223/month
1,372 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Metuchen, NJ is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
78
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
1
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
47
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roosevelt Park
- Edison Park
- Fords Park
- Merrill Park
- Spring Lake Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.