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Highlights
- Community pool
- Driveway parking
Location
229 Thompson Ave #2, Bound Brook, NJ 08805, USA
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Amenities for 229 Thompson Ave #2
Apartment Amenities
| Baseboard | Carpet |
| Fifteen Rooms |
Building
| Laundry Room |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Swimming Pool |
Other
| Hot Water Heating |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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About 229 Thompson Ave #2
Property Status: Active Apartment available for viewings the weekend of 10/17! Ideally located and well maintained apartment with driveway parking and backyard use. Bound Brook Train station with lines throughout NJ and NY is close by as well as many wonderful restaurants, and shopping. Fantastic opportunity to live in Bound Brook in a low noise level area with a community pool and park right across the street. Come and take a look! Copyright © 2026 Garden State MLS, LLC. 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 229 Thompson Ave #2 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Pool
- Enhanced community features
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.8 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.6 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 08805 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Bound Brook
1-bedroom apartments at 229 Thompson Ave #2 cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Bound Brook.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Bound Brook
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,121 |
| December 2024 | $2,134 |
| January 2025 | $2,077 |
| February 2025 | $2,065 |
| March 2025 | $2,072 |
| April 2025 | $2,087 |
| May 2025 | $2,126 |
| June 2025 | $2,056 |
| July 2025 | $2,089 |
| August 2025 | $2,095 |
| September 2025 | $2,116 |
| October 2025 | $2,154 |
| November 2025 | $2,134 |
| December 2025 | $2,177 |
| January 2026 | $2,099 |
| February 2026 | $2,101 |
| March 2026 | $2,118 |
| April 2026 | $2,138 |
| May 2026 | $2,150 |
| June 2026 | $2,120 |
| July 2026 | $2,144 |
| August 2026 | $2,180 |
| September 2026 | $2,143 |
| October 2026 | $2,100 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 229 Thompson Ave #2?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$80,000/yr
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Schools near 229 Thompson Ave #2
Lamonte-Annex Elementary School
330 west second st
bound brook, NJ, 8805
PK, KPublic
C+
Smalley Elementary School
163 cherry avenue
bound brook, NJ, 8805
3-6Public
C-
Lafayette Elementary School
60 west high st
bound brook, NJ, 8805
1-2Public
C
Robert Morris School
122 elizabeth st
south bound brook, NJ, 8880
PK, K-8Public
B
Somerset Elementary Academy
7 finderne ave
bridgewater, NJ, 8807
K-8Public
Neighborhood
Getting around Bound Brook near 229 Thompson Ave #2
Walking
6/10
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
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 229 Thompson Ave #2, Bound Brook
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
4/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
Explore the area around 229 Thompson Ave #2
Trader Joe's
315 Promenade Blvd
ShopRite
611 W Union Ave
Danny Grocery
303 Talmadge Ave
Judy's Grocery
217 Talmadge Ave
Costco Wholesale
325 Promenade Blvd
Zaccardi's Cleaners
534 W Union Ave
Goodwill
509 W Union Ave
Target
200 Promenade Blvd
Old Navy
300 Promenade Blvd
Marshalls
125 Promenade Blvd
Dunkin'
432 W Union Ave
Starbucks
200 Promenade Blvd
Conte Coffee Co
600 Betsy Ross Pl
Dunkin'
109 E Main St
Frutta Bowls
332 Chimney Rock Rd
Number 1 Bar & Grill
479 W Union Ave
El Imperial
200 Talmadge Ave
Colombian Steakhouse and Lounge
200 Talmadge Ave
Applebee's Grill + Bar
640 Promenade Blvd
Trackside Bar & Grille
204 E Main St
Las Delicious Bakery
536 W Union Ave
Bound Brook Farmers Market
440 W Union Ave
Pride Protein LLC
311 W Union Ave
Stanley's America's Florist & Gifts
227 W Union Ave
Colombian Steakhouse and Lounge
200 Talmadge Ave
Codrington Park
Tea Street Youth Sports Complex
Bound Brook Rotary Park
Philip Van Horne House Historic Site
Garden
Girasole
502 W Union Ave
Puerto Viejo Restaurant
528 W Union Ave
Number 1 Bar & Grill
479 W Union Ave
Ray's Bistro
440 W Union Ave
Szechuan Kitchen
440 W Union Ave
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