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$1,650 Total Monthly Price

23 1/2 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 07105

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What This Apartment Offers

A spacious first-floor apartment in a well-kept 2-family home, located in the heart of North Ironbound, Newark, just steps from St. Stephen’s Church. This... four-room railroad-style flat features high ceilings, excellent natural light, and classic old-world charm throughout.
The layout offers plenty of room for a dedicated office and a full living room, making it an ideal oversized one-bedroom. The large eat-in kitchen includes a brand-new, never-used stove and opens directly into the backyard. You’ll have front and rear entrances plus backyard privileges perfect for gardening or outdoor entertaining.
Brand new toilet and bathroom sink. Entire apartment freshly painted with new flooring installed.
A laundromat is conveniently located just a few doors down the block. The street is quiet, with open space across from the home that brings in abundant daylight. Close to Ironbound’s famous restaurants and shopping. NJ Transit buses stop at the corner, and you’re within walking distance to Newark Penn Station.

No Agency Fee. Documented income and references required.

Unit 1

  • $1,650 Total Monthly Price

    12 Month Lease

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 500 sq. ft.
  • Available Now

Apartment Features

  • Basement
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen
  • Office

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities

23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1 is an apartment for rent in Newark, NJ

Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Broker Fee
    $0

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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Get In Touch

Property Address:
23 1/2 Merchant St,
Newark, NJ 07105
Phone Number: (862) 343-8591

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit100 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable40 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

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Soundscore

Active70 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Newark Penn Station-World Trade Center - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)
Newark Penn Station-World Trade Center - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)
Port Authority Trans-Hudson
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Newark Penn Station-World Trade Center - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)
Newark Penn Station-World Trade Center - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)
Port Authority Trans-Hudson
Airport
Newark Liberty International
10 min Drive
Newark Liberty International
Airport
LaGuardia
40 min Drive
La Guardia
Airport
John F Kennedy International
51 min Drive
John F. Kennedy International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

6 rating

Wilson Avenue Elementary School

Grades K-8

Public

6 rating

Lafayette Street Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

1 rating

Central High School

Grades 9-12

Public

2 rating

East Side High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Alpha and Omega

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Essex County College

Drive: 3 min (1.7 mi)

Rutgers, Newark Campus

Drive: 4 min (1.8 mi)

N.J. Inst. of Technology

Drive: 5 min (1.9 mi)

New Jersey City University

Drive: 11 min (5 mi)

Discover North Ironbound, Newark, NJ

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1 proximity to IRONBOUND PLAZA and Ferry Street Plaza. IRONBOUND PLAZA is 0.7 miles away, and Ferry Street Plaza is within an 8 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, North Ironbound is exceptional public transit. Within 4.3 miles of 23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1, you’ll find Njpac/Center Street, Military Park, and Washington Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 3.7 miles, including Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, Kearny Marsh, and Branch Brook Park.

Airports

Living in North Ironbound provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 8 minutes from 23 1/2 Merchant St Unit 1. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 19.6 miles away.

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