261 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104
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*NO BROKER FEE & NEW APPLIANCES*
Welcome to 261 Ridge St, located in Forest Hill, Newark! Enjoy a spacious living room, 3 bedrooms, and brand-new kitchen... appliances. 5-minute walking distance to the bus stop, 10-minute walk to the Bloomfield Ave train station, and a few blocks away from Branch Brook Park.
Security Deposit: 1.5x
Background Check: Required, fee paid by applicant
Income: 2.5x
No pets/smoking prohibited.
Owner pays for water and sewer. Tenant pays for gas and electric.
-No pets/smoking prohibited.
-Owner pays for water and sewer.
-Tenant pays for gas and electric.
Unit #2
- $2,300
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Tub/Shower
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
Community Features
- Utilities Included
261 Ridge St Unit #2 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.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
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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
Newark, NJ 07104
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active74 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Branch Brook School
Grades PK-5
Public
St Michael School
Grades K-8
Private
St. Francis Xavier School
Grades PK-8
Private
Dr. E. Alma Flagg Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
Barringer High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Technology High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Rutgers, Newark Campus
Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)
N.J. Inst. of Technology
Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi)
Essex County College
Drive: 4 min (2 mi)
Bloomfield College
Drive: 5 min (3 mi)
Discover Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 261 Ridge St Unit #2 proximity to 198 Bloomfield Ave, 312 Bloomfield Ave, and 4-8 Park Ave. 198 Bloomfield Ave is 0.2 miles away, and 312 Bloomfield Ave is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Forest Hill is exceptional public transit. Within 2.7 miles of 261 Ridge St Unit #2, you’ll find Bloomfield Avenue, Park Avenue, and Davenport Avenue.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 261 Ridge St Unit #2 are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.4 miles, including Branch Brook Park, Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, and Kearny Marsh.
Airports
Living in Forest Hill provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 12 minutes from 261 Ridge St Unit #2. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 27.5 miles away.
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