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- Bedrooms
- 1 - 21 - 2 Beds
- Bathrooms
- 1 Bath1 Bath
- Sq. Ft.
- 615 - 1,400 sq ft
Pricing and Floor Plans
1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom with Rec room
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Property Information
- Built in 1968
- 140 units2 stories
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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Surface Lot
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No Pets Allowed
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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Property Highlights
- 1 & 2 bedroom luxury apartments
- 30 minutes to New York City
- Basement with recreation room
- Heat and hot water included
- Large balconies
- New Kitchens & Bathrooms
- Spacious rooms and closets
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Basement
- Cable Ready
- Carpet
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- Instant Hot Water
- Kitchen
- Range
- Recreation Room
- Refrigerator
- Tub/Shower
- Walk-In Closets
Community Features
- 24 Hour Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Storage Space
- Utilities Included
- Walk-Up
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Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable
Transit
Limited public transit
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Busy
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Transit
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Commuter Rail
9 min Drive
Airport
20 min Drive
Airport
49 min Drive
Airport
51 min Drive
Moving to North Middlesex County, Carteret, NJ
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Carteret Gardens proximity to Plaza 12 Shopping Center and Carteret Shopping Center. Plaza 12 Shopping Center is 0.4 miles away, and Carteret Shopping Center is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, Carteret Gardens has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 14.1 miles. Transit options include South Amboy and 8Th Street Light Rail Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Carteret Gardens are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 4.6 miles, including Liberty State Park and Hawk Rise Sanctuary.
Airports
Living in North Middlesex County provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 21 minutes from Carteret Gardens. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 30.2 miles away.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Carteret Middle School
Grades K-5
Public
Pvt. Nicholas Minue Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Columbus School No 8
Grades PK-5
Public
Carteret Junior High School
Grades 6-8
Public
St Joseph Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Carteret High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Gateway School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Union County Coll., Elizabeth | Drive: 14 min (6.8 mi) |
| Kean University | Drive: 17 min (8.4 mi) |
| Coll. of Staten Island, CUNY | Drive: 18 min (9.7 mi) |
| Union County College, Cranford | Drive: 23 min (10.1 mi) |
About Carteret Gardens
An excellent Middlesex County, NJ location - right off the NJ Turnpike at Exit 12 - & convenience come together at Carteret Gardens apartments. The Carteret and Plaza 12 shopping centers with supermarkets, pharmacies and buses to New York City,… Newark and Perth Amboy are all within walking distance.Commuters appreciate our location’s easy access to the Garden State Parkway. These bright, spacious affordable one and two bedroom apartments for rent in Carteret NJ provide a comfortable setting for you to call home. All rental apartments feature a balcony, hardwood floors, and include heat, hot water, and cooking gas with the rent. Select apartment rentals are available with a basement recreation room, with extra closet and storage space. Residents enjoy the convenience of on-site parking, 24 hour maintenance, and laundry facilities with brand new washing machines. Schedule a tour today.
An excellent Middlesex County, NJ location - right off the NJ Turnpike at Exit 12 - & convenience come together at Carteret Gardens apartments. The Carteret and Plaza 12 shopping centers with supermarkets, pharmacies and buses to New York City, Newark and Perth Amboy are all within walking distance.Commuters appreciate our location’s easy access to the Garden State Parkway. These bright, spacious affordable one and two bedroom apartments for rent in Carteret NJ provide a comfortable setting for you to call home. All rental apartments feature a balcony, hardwood floors, and include heat, hot water, and cooking gas with the rent. Select apartment rentals are available with a basement recreation room, with extra closet and storage space. Residents enjoy the convenience of on-site parking, 24 hour maintenance, and laundry facilities with brand new washing machines. Schedule a tour today.
Carteret Gardens is an apartment community in Carteret, NJ
Contact
Carteret, NJ 07008
- Sunday Closed
- Monday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Renter Reviews
For Carteret Gardens
1 Rating & Review
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1/6/18
Don’t move here
The heating is poor. Insects and cockroaches unaffected by exterminator. Maintenance is always shotty. Tenants are not well vetted. I have shady neighbors and keep balcony door and front door bolted.
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