The Essex
102 Washington Ave,
Belleville, NJ 07109
$1,950 - $2,595
Studio - 1 Bed
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Philmore Apartments
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Philmore Apartments
Philmore Apartments
298 Union Ave,
Belleville,
NJ
07109
2 Weeks Ago
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About Philmore Apartments
At Philmore Apartments in Belleville, NJ, you've discovered your new home. Based in Belleville's 07109 Zip code, living here offers a wide variety of nearby attractions to enjoy. Make sure you to view the available floorplans. The leasing team is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. It's time to find your next place. Contact or stop by the Philmore Apartments leasing office to check the availability and schedule a tour today.
Philmore Apartments is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07109 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Belleville Public School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Kitchen
298 Union Ave,
Belleville,
NJ
07109
Belleville, New Jersey sits just minutes from New York City in Essex County, giving it an edge that few townships its size can match. At only four square miles, the town packs a lot of character into a compact footprint, blending its deep industrial roots with the energy of a community in motion. Its name comes from the French for "beautiful town," and that heritage feels fitting given Belleville's long, layered history dating back to its 1839 incorporation.
Belleville is recognized as the Cherry Blossom Capital of America, thanks to Branch Brook Park's extraordinary collection of cherry blossom trees, which actually surpasses the famous count in Washington, D.C. Each spring, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival draws visitors from across the region for live music, cultural programming, and a celebration that has become one of New Jersey's most anticipated seasonal events.
Learn more about living in Belleville
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi |
Philmore Apartments is within 5 minutes or 2.9 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Rutgers, Newark Campus and Felician College, Rutherford.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
446 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
334 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,590 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
65 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
123 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Belleville include Branch Brook Park, located 2.1 miles from Philmore Apartments. Philmore Apartments is near Newark Liberty International, located 10.5 miles or 16 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 22.2 miles or 41 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.5 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 41 min | 22.2 mi |
Walkability Near Philmore 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
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
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™
75
/ 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 Philmore Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
Philmore Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-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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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Richard W. DeKorte Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.4 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Meadowlands Environment Center
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Drive: | 17 min | 6.2 mi |
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McDowell Observatory
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Drive: | 17 min | 6.3 mi |
Philmore Apartments has 5 parks within 6.3 miles, including Branch Brook Park, Kearny Marsh, and Richard W. DeKorte Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.9 mi |
Philmore Apartments has 3 hospitals within 4.9 miles, the nearest is Clara Maass Medical Center which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 28 min | 13.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 14.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 37 min | 22.4 mi |
Philmore Apartments has 3 military bases within 22.4 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 13.0 miles away and a 28 minute drive.
