5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Conveniently located
- Spacious living room
- Combination washer/dryer
- Updated bath
- Kitchen with breakfast bar
Location
257 Central Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA
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Amenities for 257 Central Ave
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Other
| Three Rooms |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 257 Central Ave
Property Status: Active Bright & Airy Cozy Immaculate 1 Bedroom Apartment Features Spacious Living Room With Hardwood Floors,Kitchen With Breakfast Bar, , Bedroom With Hardwood Floors, Udated Bath. Lots Of Closet Space! Combination Washer/Dryer. Conceniently Located - Shopping, Train Station & All Major Roads Nearby. Minutes To Whole Foods! Water Is Included In Rent. No Pets! Office Phone: (732) 548-5555 Copyright © 2026 All Jersey Mls. 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 257 Central Ave compares to other nearby properties.
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Address details
| Zip code | 08840 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Metuchen
1-bedroom apartments at 257 Central Ave cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Metuchen.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Metuchen
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,125 |
| April 2024 | $2,309 |
| May 2024 | $2,410 |
| 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 | $2,295 |
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Can I afford to live at 257 Central Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$84,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 5 months ago | $2,100 |
Schools near 257 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
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Metuchen near 257 Central Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
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 257 Central Ave, Metuchen
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
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
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 257 Central Ave
Krauszer's Food Store
166 Durham Ave
Whole Foods Market
645 Middlesex Ave
Ditas Market
157 Main St
Krauszer's Food Stores Inc
76 National Rd
Costco Wholesale
205 Vineyard 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
Outfit Junction LLC
49F Reading 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
Applebee's Grill + Bar
1045 US Highway 1
Topgolf
1013 US Highway 1
Havana Central Menlo Park Mall
55 Parsonage Rd
Pastry Lu
457B Main St
Cinnaholic
33 New St
Metuchen Farmers Market
402 Main St
Ferrara Bakery
915 Amboy Ave Rear Building
The Vitamin Shoppe
185 Route 1 S
Woodwild Park
Roosevelt County Park
Park
Dismal Swamp
Park
Joey D's Pizzeria
279 Central Ave
Mias Garden
287 Central Ave
Maria's Brunch
140 Durham Ave
Lola Latin Bistro
87 Central Ave
Fire & Flavor Grill
640 Middlesex Ave
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