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The 540

536-540 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07107

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$2,399 - $2,599 2 1 Bath
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ONE MONTH FREE

One month free with a 13-month lease

Pricing and Floor Plans

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2 Bed, 1 Bath

$2,399 - $2,599
2 Beds, 1 Bath
700 - 704 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
306
$2,399
700
Now
203
$2,599
704
Now
303
$2,599
704
Now
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Details

Lease Term Options

  • 13 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2026
  • 23 units / 2 stories

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
    $35

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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Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops
  • Heating
  • High Ceilings
  • Intercom
  • Kitchen
  • Oven

Community Features

  • Business Center
  • Conference Rooms
  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room

Map of The 540

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Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable90 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit90 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable50 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

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Soundscore

Active68 / 100

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Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
Newark Light Rail
Subway
2 min Drive
Newark Light Rail
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Airport
Newark Liberty International
12 min Drive
EWR
Airport
LaGuardia
42 min Drive
LGA
Airport
John F Kennedy International
51 min Drive
JFK

Moving to Fairmount, Newark, NJ

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The 540 proximity to Central Avenue Plaza, 71-85 1st St, and Sussex Plaza Shopping Center. Central Avenue Plaza is 0.5 miles away, and 71-85 1st St is within a 10 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Fairmount is exceptional public transit. Within 2.9 miles of The 540, you’ll find Norfolk Street, Orange Street, and Warren Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The 540 are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.6 miles, including Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, Branch Brook Park, and Edison National Historic Site.

Airports

Living in Fairmount provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 11 minutes from The 540. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 28 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

5 rating

Roseville Community Charter School

Grades K-5

Public

3 rating

Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

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Provision of Promise Academy

Grades PK-8

Private

8 rating

Essex County Vocational School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Bridges High School A Diploma Plus School

Grades 9-12

Public

1 rating

West Side High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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New Testament Church School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

N.J. Inst. of Technology

Drive: 2 min (1.1 mi)

Rutgers, Newark Campus

Drive: 2 min (1.3 mi)

Essex County College

Drive: 2 min (1.4 mi)

Seton Hall University

Drive: 8 min (3.2 mi)

About The 540

New construction with luxury finishes. Extra high ceilings with loft-style design. Spacious, open-concept layouts. Prime location conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and public transportation, with easy access to major highways and NYC... commuting options.

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