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Apartments under $1,700 for Rent in New Brunswick, NJ

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    $1,300

    30 Phelps Ave

    30 Phelps Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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New Brunswick at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,196
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35

Some Transit

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Transportation in New Brunswick
62

Somewhat Bikeable

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New Brunswick, NJ Apartments for Rent

New Brunswick offers apartments for rent in a city that combines historic architecture with a contemporary downtown scene. As home to Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and Johnson & Johnson's global headquarters, New Brunswick has earned its nickname as the "Hub City." The downtown area features residential high-rises, while established neighborhoods like Fifth Ward and Lincoln Park offer diverse housing options.

Apartments for rent in New Brunswick put residents just 27 miles from New York City, with convenient access via NJ Transit and Amtrak service. The cultural landscape includes the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, State Theatre, and George Street Playhouse. Boyd Park along the Raritan River provides walking trails and outdoor recreation space. With an average rent of $2,061 for a one-bedroom apartment, New Brunswick offers convenient access to employment centers and transportation hubs.

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Getting Around New Brunswick

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78

Very Walkable

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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 need a car.
62

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
35

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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New Brunswick High School

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Grades 9-12
2,477 Students
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New Brunswick Middle School

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Grades 6-8
1,259 Students

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