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Norfolk Square Apartments
20 Hartford St,
Newark,
NJ
07103
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About Norfolk Square Apartments
At Norfolk Square Apartments in Newark, find a great place to live. Located at 20 Hartford St. in Newark, this community has much to offer its residents. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Make sure you to check out the apartment floorplan options. Drop by to talk about leasing your new apartment.
Norfolk Square Apartments is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the University Heights Charter School attendance zone.
20 Hartford St,
Newark,
NJ
07103
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| University Heights | Newark, NJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,847 | $1,367 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,115 | $1,603 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,312 | $2,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,026 | $2,084 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
Norfolk Square Apartments is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from N.J. Inst. of Technology. It is also near Essex County College and Rutgers, Newark Campus.
Schools
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
850 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
639 Students
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
938 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
36 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
235 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Newark include Norfolk Street, located 0.2 mile from Norfolk Square Apartments. Norfolk Square Apartments is near Newark Liberty International, located 6.1 miles or 10 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 27.4 miles or 41 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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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 | 27.4 mi |
Walkability Near Norfolk Square 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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
68
/ 100
Traffic
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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 Norfolk Square Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
Norfolk Square Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. 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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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
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Richard W. DeKorte Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 mi |
Norfolk Square Apartments has 5 parks within 6.7 miles, including Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, Branch Brook Park, and Kearny Marsh.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
Norfolk Square Apartments has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is The University Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 18.0 mi |
Norfolk Square Apartments has 3 military bases within 18.0 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 9.9 miles away and a 15 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.
20 Hartford St
Newark, NJ 07103