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170 Central Avenue170 Central Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | 1,566 |
3 Days Ago
2 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| City | |
| Zip code | 08840 |
Units
170 Central Avenue, Metuchen, NJ
170 Central Avenue Metuchen, NJ
New Listing
B
2 Beds
1 Bath
$2,500
Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry • Balcony
New Listing
2 Beds, 1 Bath
2 Beds
1 Bath
$2,500
Balcony • In-Unit Laundry • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Outdoor Space
Amenities for 170 Central Avenue
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Outdoor Space
- Storage
- On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
- Dishwasher
- On-Site Laundry
- Balcony
- In-Unit Laundry
- Outdoor Space
Policies at 170 Central Avenue
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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About 170 Central Avenue
Check out this charming colonial-style property located at 170 Central Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840. This intimate community consists of 4 units, offering a cozy 2-bedroom floorplan. Residents can enjoy the beautiful outdoor space, perfect for relaxation and entertainment. The property is situated near top-rated schools, with two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school all boasting A- or higher ratings. As a bonus, the property's location offers easy access to local amenities. With its long-term rentals, this property is ideal for those looking for a stable and comfortable living arrangement. Note that this is a pet-free community. Come see what this property has to offer!
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Address details
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| City | |
| Zip code | 08840 |
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 170 Central Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 783 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Metuchen
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 170 Central Ave #B to be 17% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Metuchen.
Median rents as of May 16 2026.
Metuchen
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,447 |
| July 2024 | $2,353 |
| August 2024 | $2,295 |
| September 2024 | $2,270 |
| October 2024 | $2,295 |
| November 2024 | $2,337 |
| December 2024 | $2,350 |
| January 2025 | $2,237 |
| February 2025 | $2,162 |
| March 2025 | $2,186 |
| April 2025 | $2,347 |
| May 2025 | $2,303 |
| June 2025 | $2,289 |
| July 2025 | $2,399 |
| August 2025 | $2,365 |
| September 2025 | $2,363 |
| October 2025 | $2,366 |
| November 2025 | $2,374 |
| December 2025 | $2,302 |
| January 2026 | $2,369 |
| February 2026 | $2,384 |
| March 2026 | $2,302 |
| April 2026 | $2,287 |
| May 2026 | $2,378 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$100,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $100,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $2,500.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,000 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,650 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,500 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $1,450 | 2 bed | 2.5 bath |
Schools near 170 Central Ave #B
Campbell Elementary School
24 durham ave
metuchen, NJ, 8840
1-4Public
A-
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
16 simpson pl
metuchen, NJ, 8840
PK, KPublic
A-
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
1660 stelton rd
piscataway, NJ, 8854
PK, K-4Public
Piscataway Regional Day School
1670 stelton rd
piscataway, NJ, 8854
1-12Public
Oak Tree Road Elementary School
wilus way
iselin, NJ, 8830
K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Metuchen near 170 Central Avenue
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 170 Central Avenue, Metuchen
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 170 Central Avenue
Krauszer's Food Store
166 Durham Ave
Whole Foods Market
645 Middlesex Ave
Ditas Market
157 Main St
Costco Wholesale
205 Vineyard Rd
Krauszer's Food Stores Inc
76 National Rd
New Pearl Cleaners
24 New St
George's Tailoring & Dry Cleaning
424 Main St
Silvia's Tailoring
415 Main St
Walmart
2220 State Route 27
Costco Wholesale
205 Vineyard Rd
Frutta Bowls
333 Lake Ave
WFM Coffee Bar
645 Middlesex Ave
Brewed Awakening
417 Main St
Starbucks
720 Middlesex Ave
Dunkin'
2193 State Route 27
Hailey's Harp And Pub
400 Main St
The Brown Stone Bar & Grill
932 Middlesex Ave
Sandcast Billiards
101 Townsley St
Applebee's Grill + Bar
1045 US Highway 1
Topgolf
1013 US Highway 1
Pastry Lu
457B Main St
Cinnaholic
33 New St
Metuchen Farmers Market
402 Main St
Ferrara Bakery
915 Amboy Ave Rear Building
Costco Deli
205 Vineyard Rd
Woodwild Park
Roosevelt County Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Maria's Brunch
140 Durham Ave
Lola Latin Bistro
87 Central Ave
Rio of Japan
257 Central Ave
Fire & Flavor Grill
640 Middlesex Ave
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
640 Middlesex Ave
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