Located at 212 Durham Avenue in Metuchen, NJ, this well-appointed 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers a thoughtfully designed single-floor layout with modern finishes throughout. Light hardwood flooring flows seamlessly across the entire space, complementing the clean, neutral palette of crisp white walls and trim. The open-concept kitchen and living area serves as the heart of the home. The kitchen is a standout feature, boasting a large white quartz island with an undermount sink, two-tone cabinetry with white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and stylish black pendant lighting. Large windows bathe the space in abundant natural light while offering outdoor views. Both bedrooms are generously proportioned, with the spacious primary bedroom featuring direct access to the outdoors and ample natural light through well-placed windows. The second bedroom also benefits from a large window arrangement that floods the room with daylight. The three bathrooms are finished with consistent modern detailing, including light wood-look flooring, matte black hardware and fixtures, glass-enclosed showers, and gray vanities topped with white quartz countertops. A dedicated in-unit laundry closet with a full-size washer and dryer adds everyday convenience. Two closets provide additional storage throughout this clean, contemporary residence.
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Monthly Rent
$2,350 - $4,370
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Bedrooms
Studio - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
583 - 1,684 sq ft
Highlights
- New Construction
- Spa
- Dog Park
- Balcony
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 404price $2,350square feet 608availibility Now
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Unit 326price $2,350square feet 608availibility Now
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Unit 304price $2,350square feet 608availibility Now
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Unit 355price $2,795square feet 754availibility Now
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Unit 455price $2,795square feet 754availibility Now
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Unit 258price $2,810square feet 754availibility Now
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Unit 208price $2,825square feet 800availibility Now
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Unit 222price $2,825square feet 800availibility Now
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Unit 408price $2,825square feet 800availibility Now
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Unit 200price $2,975square feet 815availibility Now
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Unit 300price $2,975square feet 815availibility Now
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Unit 400price $2,975square feet 815availibility Now
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Unit 218price $3,150square feet 918availibility Now
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Unit 220price $3,150square feet 906availibility Now
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Unit 224price $3,150square feet 918availibility Now
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Unit 230price $3,345square feet 943availibility Now
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Unit 330price $3,345square feet 943availibility Now
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Unit 430price $3,345square feet 943availibility Now
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Unit 231price $3,800square feet 1,099availibility Now
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Unit 233price $3,800square feet 1,099availibility Now
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Unit 237price $3,800square feet 1,095availibility Now
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Unit 246price $3,935square feet 1,157availibility Now
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Unit 346price $3,935square feet 1,157availibility Now
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Unit 546price $3,985square feet 1,157availibility Now
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Unit 311price $4,070square feet 1,292availibility Now
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Unit 411price $4,070square feet 1,292availibility Now
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Unit 251price $4,070square feet 1,182availibility Now
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Unit 243price $4,150square feet 1,285availibility Now
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Unit 339price $4,150square feet 1,444availibility Now
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Unit 439price $4,150square feet 1,444availibility Now
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Unit 252price $4,185square feet 1,279availibility Now
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Unit 352price $4,185square feet 1,279availibility Now
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Unit 452price $4,185square feet 1,279availibility Now
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Unit 244price $4,235square feet 1,202availibility Now
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Unit 219price $4,320square feet 1,328availibility Now
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Unit 401price $4,200square feet 1,392availibility Aug 10
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Unit 404price $2,350square feet 608availibility Now
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Unit 326price $2,350square feet 608availibility Now
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Unit 304price $2,350square feet 608availibility Now
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Unit 355price $2,795square feet 754availibility Now
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Unit 455price $2,795square feet 754availibility Now
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Unit 258price $2,810square feet 754availibility Now
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Unit 208price $2,825square feet 800availibility Now
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Unit 222price $2,825square feet 800availibility Now
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Unit 408price $2,825square feet 800availibility Now
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Unit 200price $2,975square feet 815availibility Now
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Unit 300price $2,975square feet 815availibility Now
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Unit 400price $2,975square feet 815availibility Now
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Unit 218price $3,150square feet 918availibility Now
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Unit 220price $3,150square feet 906availibility Now
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Unit 224price $3,150square feet 918availibility Now
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Unit 230price $3,345square feet 943availibility Now
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Unit 330price $3,345square feet 943availibility Now
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Unit 430price $3,345square feet 943availibility Now
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Unit 231price $3,800square feet 1,099availibility Now
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Unit 233price $3,800square feet 1,099availibility Now
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Unit 237price $3,800square feet 1,095availibility Now
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Unit 246price $3,935square feet 1,157availibility Now
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Unit 346price $3,935square feet 1,157availibility Now
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Unit 546price $3,985square feet 1,157availibility Now
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Unit 311price $4,070square feet 1,292availibility Now
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Unit 411price $4,070square feet 1,292availibility Now
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Unit 251price $4,070square feet 1,182availibility Now
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Unit 243price $4,150square feet 1,285availibility Now
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Unit 339price $4,150square feet 1,444availibility Now
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Unit 439price $4,150square feet 1,444availibility Now
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Unit 252price $4,185square feet 1,279availibility Now
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Unit 352price $4,185square feet 1,279availibility Now
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Unit 452price $4,185square feet 1,279availibility Now
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Unit 244price $4,235square feet 1,202availibility Now
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Unit 219price $4,320square feet 1,328availibility Now
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Unit 401price $4,200square feet 1,392availibility Aug 10
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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12 mo
Property Information
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Built in 2026
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272 units/3 stories
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About The Kempson
Discover The Kempson, a new luxury apartment community in Metuchen, NJ, offering a refined living experience designed to elevate every day. Conveniently located at 212 Durham Avenue, The Kempson blends upscale style with exceptional convenience near downtown Metuchen's shops, restaurants, and commuter access points. Choose from a variety of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, many with optional dens, ranging from approximately 583 to 1,684 square feet. Each residence is thoughtfully crafted with nine- or ten-foot ceilings, wood-style laminate flooring, in-home washers and dryers, and energy-efficient stainless-steel appliances. Every home at The Kempson combines modern design with everyday functionality. Experience a lifestyle centered around comfort and connection. Residents enjoy access to a resort-style swimming pool, sky lounge and terrace, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, golf simulator, gaming room, community garden, co-working lounge, and a social lounge perfect for gathering with neighbors. Pet owners appreciate the on-site dog park and pet spa, making The Kempson truly pet friendly. Situated in one of New Jersey's most desirable communities, The Kempson places you minutes from the Metuchen train station for an easy commute to New York City and nearby employment hubs. Downtown Metuchen offers a lively mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment, creating a perfect blend of urban access and suburban charm. At The Kempson, luxury is a way of life. Whether you're relaxing by the pool, working remotely in the co-working lounge, or preparing dinner in your chef-inspired kitchen, you'll find every detail designed for comfort and style. Live in a community that reflects your modern lifestyle and delivers the best of apartment living in Metuchen, NJ. Welcome home to The Kempson.
The Kempson is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 08840 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Metuchen Public School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 8' to 10' ceilings
- Community garden
- Co-working lounge
- Designer interiors
- Elegant finishes and designer fixtures
- Energy-efficient stainless steel appliances
- Gaming room
- Golf simulator
- Juliet balcony*
- On site management
- Onsite maintenance
- Pet spa
- Private balcony*
- Resident Lounge
- Sky lounge & terrace
- Tile backsplash in kitchens
- Urban-Inspired Apartments
- Washer & dryer
- Wood-style laminate flooring
- Yoga room
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Lounge
Maintenance on site
Spa
- Maintenance on site
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
- Washer/Dryer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Balcony
Metuchen, New Jersey has a personality bigger than its three square miles suggest. Tucked inside Edison and sitting squarely in the Raritan Valley region, this Middlesex County borough earned the Great American Main Street of the Year award in 2023, a distinction that captures just how much care goes into its walkable downtown corridor along Main Street. Indie shops, locally rooted restaurants, and a genuine small-town atmosphere make it feel miles removed from the bustle of the New York metro, even though Penn Station is a direct train ride away via Metuchen Station.
The housing landscape reflects the borough’s tight-knit, residential character. Renters will find a mix of apartment communities in low-rise and mid-rise buildings, converted historic homes with updated units, and townhome-style rentals scattered throughout tree-lined streets. Options range from cozy studios to spacious two- and three-bedroom floor plans, giving renters plenty of choices at different budget levels.
Learn more about living in Metuchen- Maintenance on site
- Lounge
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- 8' to 10' ceilings
- Community garden
- Co-working lounge
- Designer interiors
- Elegant finishes and designer fixtures
- Energy-efficient stainless steel appliances
- Gaming room
- Golf simulator
- Juliet balcony*
- On site management
- Onsite maintenance
- Pet spa
- Private balcony*
- Resident Lounge
- Sky lounge & terrace
- Tile backsplash in kitchens
- Urban-Inspired Apartments
- Washer & dryer
- Wood-style laminate flooring
- Yoga room
- Washer/Dryer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Balcony
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 3pm |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.5 mi |
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The Kempson
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B4 - 2BR, 2BA - 1,392SF
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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The Kempson has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Contact this property for parking details.
The Kempson has studios to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,350/mo. to $4,370/mo.
Yes, The Kempson welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,350 for a studio, you would need to earn about $94,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
The Kempson is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,350.
Yes! The Kempson offers 5 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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212 Durham Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840