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1 Richmond St,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Providence Square - 55+ Community
217 Somerset St,
New Brunswick,
NJ
08901
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Providence Square - 55+ Community
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
About Providence Square - 55+ Community
*55+ Community* At Providence Square, you’ll find a 55+ downtown New Brunswick apartment home designed with your active senior lifestyle in mind. Just steps from Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and with access to free and convenient transportation, Providence Square will allow you to live the active, exciting life you desire! In each one-bedroom apartment, you’ll find an open design and large windows that make coming home something special. Adding to these wonderful comforts, you’ll also enjoy all of the extras at Providence Square such as our community room, on-site fitness center, and a variety of resident services. Located near Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and near the attractions of downtown New Brunswick, Providence Square puts you close to the places you want to be. This is the kind of home you’ve been looking for. At Providence Square, we bring it all together.
Providence Square - 55+ Community is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 08901 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New Brunswick Public School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Lounge
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Fitness Center
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Heating
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
217 Somerset St,
New Brunswick,
NJ
08901
Welcome to New Brunswick, nestled along the banks of the Raritan River. This historic city combines its rich past with contemporary appeal, offering renters average monthly rates from $1,651 for studios to $3,130 for four-bedroom units, reflecting a 4.3% annual increase. Housing options include apartment communities near the train station and residential properties throughout established neighborhoods like Fifth Ward and Lincoln Park. As home to Rutgers University, downtown New Brunswick features the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, theaters, and an array of dining destinations.
Boyd Park's 20 acres of riverfront space and the Delaware and Raritan Canal trail system provide outdoor recreation opportunities. The city serves as a significant medical center, with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital. Located 27 miles from Manhattan with direct service on NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line, New Brunswick offers convenient commuting options.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,803 | $1,692 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,350 | $2,165 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,381 | $2,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,587 | $3,929 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 5.6 mi |
Providence Square - 55+ Community is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Middlesex Co. Coll., New Brun.. It is also near Rutgers University and Rutgers University, Livingston.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
578 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
394 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,477 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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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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Walkability Near Providence Square - 55+ Community
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
100
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 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
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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?
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217 Somerset St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901