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New Jersey Union County Elizabeth Watson Apartments

Watson Apartments

50-60 Watson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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  • Monthly Rent

    $2,209

  • Bedrooms

    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    834 sq ft

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Watson apartment homes are located outside downtown Elizabeth near the beautiful, serene Warinanco Lake. This ideal location for commuters is close to the train and bus to New York City as well as to local areas. Shops, entertainment, and restaurants are nearby. Within 13 minutes of the Watson community is IKEA and Jersey Gardens Mall, with its extraordinary variety of top-name retail outlets. The Linden Walmart also is a short drive away and Newark International Airport is just 10 minutes away. Hurry in...we are waiting to Welcome You Home!

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Highlights

  • English and Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Controlled Access

Pricing & Floor Plans

2 Bedroom $2,209
2 Beds 1 Bath 834 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
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Sq Ft
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Unit Details
  • Unit G1
    price $2,209
    square feet 834
    availibility Dec 5
2 Bedroom $2,209
2 Beds 1 Bath 834 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit G1
    price $2,209
    square feet 834
    availibility Dec 5
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $35
  • Dogs
    • One-Time Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $0
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $0
    Max of 2
    Restrictions:
    Acceptable animals include domestic cats and dogs. Dogs that are purebreds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, Dalmatian, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Siberian Husky. All other animals including exotic pets are prohibited. All animals must be authorized by management.
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  • Cats
    • One-Time Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $0
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $0
    Max of 2
  • Surface Lot
    • Parking Deposit
      Charged per vehicle.
      $0
    • Parking Fee
      Charged per vehicle.
      $0
  • Additional Parking Options
    • Surface Lot

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.

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Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1950
  • 36 units/3 stories

Matterport 3D Tour

1BR, 1BA - 478SF

About Watson Apartments

Watson apartment homes are located outside downtown Elizabeth near the beautiful, serene Warinanco Lake. This ideal location for commuters is close to the train and bus to New York City as well as to local areas. Shops, entertainment, and restaurants are nearby. Within 13 minutes of the Watson community is IKEA and Jersey Gardens Mall, with its extraordinary variety of top-name retail outlets. The Linden Walmart also is a short drive away and Newark International Airport is just 10 minutes away. Hurry in...we are waiting to Welcome You Home!

Watson Apartments is an apartment community located in Union County and the 07202 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Elizabeth Public attendance zone.

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  • Friday, 9am - 4pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Controlled Access

24 Hour Access

Maintenance on site

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Public Transportation

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Walk-In Closets

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Walk-In Closets
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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Walk-In Closets
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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City - Elizabeth

Living in Elizabeth, New Jersey combines metropolitan accessibility with historical significance, just 20 miles from Manhattan. The city offers various housing options, from historic single-family homes to apartments, with average rents ranging from $1,371 for studios to $2,013 for three-bedroom units. Elizabeth's neighborhoods each showcase distinct characteristics - the Midtown district features Art Deco architecture, while the Elizabethport area near the waterfront has experienced recent development. The Elmora and Peterstown areas maintain their established cultural heritage through local markets and architecture.

Elizabeth's position as a transportation hub includes multiple train stations providing direct access to Newark and New York City. The Mills at Jersey Gardens outlet mall and the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal contribute to the local economy. For outdoor recreation, Warinanco Park offers boating facilities and seasonal activities.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Union County Coll., Elizabeth
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Kean University
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Union County College, Cranford
Drive: 16 min 5.9 mi
Coll. of Staten Island, CUNY
Drive: 13 min 6.7 mi
Watson Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Union County Coll., Elizabeth. It is also near Kean University and Union County College, Cranford.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Number 14, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
840 Students
Attendance Zone
Number 4, Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Nearby
A Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
996 Students
Attendance Zone
John E Dwyer Tech Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,443 Students
Attendance Zone
Bruriah High School Of the Jewish Educational Center
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
311 Students
Nearby
Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
145 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Elizabeth include Military Park, located 8.1 miles from Watson Apartments. Watson Apartments is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.6 miles or 14 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 26.4 miles or 48 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Military Park
Drive: 13 min 8.1 mi
8Th Street Light Rail Station
Drive: 15 min 8.3 mi
Washington Street
Drive: 13 min 8.7 mi
Warren Street
Drive: 14 min 9.2 mi
22Nd Street
Drive: 17 min 9.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Elizabeth
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Union
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Linden
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Roselle Park
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
North Elizabeth
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 14 min 8.6 mi
LaGuardia
Drive: 48 min 26.4 mi
Somewhat Walkable
69
Walk Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Bikeable
54
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Active
76
Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Watson Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Taurus Plaza
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
St Georges Square
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Linpark Square
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Watson Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Hawk Rise Sanctuary
Drive: 12 min 4.6 mi
Staten Island Industrial Park
Drive: 11 min 5.7 mi
William Miller Sperry Observatory
Drive: 14 min 5.7 mi
William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge
Drive: 12 min 6.9 mi
Liberty State Park
Drive: 13 min 7.0 mi
Watson Apartments has 5 parks within 7.0 miles, including Hawk Rise Sanctuary, Staten Island Industrial Park, and William Miller Sperry Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway
Drive: 12 min 4.8 mi
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
Watson Apartments has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is Trinitas Regional Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Tamdques Reservation
Drive: 20 min 7.7 mi
Ash Brook Reservation
Drive: 18 min 8.1 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 20 min 12.5 mi
Watson Apartments has 3 military bases within 12.5 miles, the nearest is Tamdques Reservation which is 7.7 miles away and a 20 minute drive.
 
 

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Excelente atención por parte de Ivone; en la primera visita me habló de acerca de un studio totalmente renovado el cual quedó divino, todo tal cual como ella me lo explicó, buen ambiente y sector, todo maravilloso.

7/22/20
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It’s exciting because it look nice and it’s around a nice areas and I am an college student

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Watson Apartments have in-unit laundry?

While Watson Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Watson Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Watson Apartments has two bedrooms available with rent ranges from $2,209/mo. to $2,209/mo.

Is Watson Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, Watson Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at Watson Apartments?

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 $2,209 for a two bedrooms, you would need to earn about $80,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.

Does Watson Apartments have move-in specials?

Watson Apartments is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,209.

Does Watson Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! Watson Apartments offers 1 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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