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Highlights
- Large kitchen
- Off street parking
- Plenty of closet/storage space
Location
176 Central Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA
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Amenities for 176 Central Ave
Apartment Amenities
| Baseboard | Carpet |
| Ceiling Fan |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
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| Storage |
Other
| Ceiling Fans | Five Rooms |
| Multi Units | Wall Units |
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About 176 Central Ave
Property Status: Active Spacious 2 Bedroom 1 Bath apartment Offers a Large Kitchen, Onsite Private Washer & Dryer, Plenty of Closet/Storage Space & Off Street Parking. Close to Hwys, Malls, Restaurants and Only .5 miles from the Metuchen Train Station! Office Phone: (732) 494-7677 Copyright © 2026 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 176 Central Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 08840 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Metuchen
2-bedroom apartments at 176 Central Ave cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Metuchen.
Median rents as of May 16 2026.
Metuchen
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,877 |
| July 2024 | $3,060 |
| August 2024 | $3,039 |
| September 2024 | $2,968 |
| October 2024 | $3,000 |
| November 2024 | $2,984 |
| December 2024 | $2,984 |
| January 2025 | $3,000 |
| February 2025 | $3,000 |
| March 2025 | $2,995 |
| April 2025 | $2,900 |
| May 2025 | $2,790 |
| June 2025 | $2,706 |
| July 2025 | $2,645 |
| August 2025 | $2,598 |
| September 2025 | $2,597 |
| October 2025 | $2,713 |
| November 2025 | $3,007 |
| December 2025 | $3,059 |
| January 2026 | $3,008 |
| February 2026 | $2,918 |
| March 2026 | $2,837 |
| April 2026 | $2,880 |
| May 2026 | $3,000 |
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Can I afford to live at 176 Central Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$92,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $92,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,300.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years ago | $1,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,750 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,750 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 176 Central Ave
Campbell Elementary School
24 durham ave
metuchen, NJ, 8840
1-4Public
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Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
16 simpson pl
metuchen, NJ, 8840
PK, KPublic
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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 176 Central Ave
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 176 Central Ave, 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 176 Central Ave
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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2 Beds
1 Bath
$1,400
Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry • Assigned Parking
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