Renaissance Plaza Square
1 Richmond St,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
$2,532 - $13,358 | 1-3 Beds
New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
Area Guide
A legendary college town with something for every taste.
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Diverse
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Music Scene
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Fine Arts
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As one of America’s preeminent college towns, New Brunswick packs an extraordinary range of culture into a relatively small community. Rutgers University has long been the focal point of the city, and the college town vibe is especially strong around the campus: Easton Avenue and George Street cater to the student population’s appetites with restaurants, nightlife, entertainment venues, and the famous Grease Trucks. The local music scene is legendary, with performers of every description regularly packing bars and nightclubs all over town.
The city’s strong tradition in the fine arts lives on through the numerous galleries and theater companies throughout the community. And while the collegiate atmosphere is one of New Brunswick’s most dominant characteristics, things get considerably quieter in the residential areas that make up the middle portion of the city.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in New Brunswick, NJ is $1,652 for a studio, $2,126 for one bedroom, $2,715 for two bedrooms, and $3,041 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Brunswick has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,126/month
707 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,900/month
922 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,075/month
565 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in New Brunswick, NJ is 15.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New Brunswick is 36.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,652 - $3,041. You can expect to pay 1.5% more for groceries, 4.4% more for utilities, and 7.4% more for transportation.
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Transportation
79
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
35
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
62
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
McKinley Community Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
640 Students
4
Lord Stirling Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
490 Students
4
Paul Robeson Community Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
665 Students
3
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
Public
Grades 4-8
569 Students
3
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
373 Students
3
McKinley Community Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
640 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
1,259 Students
3
Paul Robeson Community Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
665 Students
3
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
Public
Grades 4-8
569 Students
3
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
373 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
2,477 Students
2
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rutgers Gardens
- Johnson Park
- Giamarese Farm
- Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
- Beekman Road
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 2025.