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272 Lake Ave
272 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA

House for rent
Dog friendly
Monthly rent
$3,600–$3,750
Beds4
Baths2–3
Sqft1,865
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Offering a modern-and-traditional open living space and a private, fenced-in backyard, 272 Lake Avenue combines comfort with versatile design. Strong value for money and value per square foot, along with abundant listing photos, make it easier to understand what’s on offer. Nearby pet grooming services, a dog park, and multiple pet hospitals, plus on-site outdoor areas, support a pet-friendly lifestyle.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Images available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • open living space
  • fenced-in backyard
  • modern/traditional open living space
  • private space
  • modern/traditional design
  • modern & traditional design

Units

272 Lake Ave Metuchen, NJ

New Listing

4 Beds, 2.5 Baths

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

$3,600

Listed on 05/29/2026
Listed by LYNN V. FITZGERALD
Days on market: 8
Property Status: Active Available Immediately, Freshly Painted. Close to Whole Foods, NYC train, Woodstack, downtown Metuchen. Lovely front porch, deck off the back and a fenced in backyard with lawn. Inside offers modern/traditional open living space, 3 bedrooms upstairs and a 4th bedroom located in the basement w a proper egress. Front porch is perfect for socializing or a lazy warm evening relaxing. Foyer at the entryway, open to large living room and dining room and kitchen. Design is a mix of modern & traditional. The back entry leads to a fully fenced-in yard. Second level offers 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Basement offers full bathroom, bedroom with proper egress and a family room space perfect for recreation space. All this and just a short distance to NYC train & Metuchen downtown. This one is perfect for someone on the go yet wants some private space and a yard and front porch. There are 2 parking spaces in the Mignolo lot reserved for tenants. DOGS OK, Cats not 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.

Available

4 Beds, 3 Baths

4 Beds

3 Baths

$3,750

Listed on 04/30/2026
Listed by Lynn Fitzgerald
Days on market: 37
Close to Whole Foods, NYC train, Woodstack, downtown Metuchen. Lovely front porch, deck off the back and a fenced in backyard with lawn. Inside offers modern/traditional open living space, 3 bedrooms upstairs and a 4th bedroom located in the basement w a proper egress. Front porch is perfect for socializing or a lazy warm evening relaxing. Foyer at the entryway, open to large living room and dining room and kitchen. Design is a mix of modern & traditional. The back entry leads to a fully fenced-in yard. Second level offers 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Basement offers full bathroom, bedroom with proper egress and a family room space perfect for recreation space. All this and just a short distance to NYC train & Metuchen downtown. This one is perfect for someone on the go yet wants some private space and a yard and front porch. There are 2 parking spaces in the Mignolo lot reserved for tenants. Pet dog is allowed. No cats, sorry.

Amenities for 272 Lake Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • High Ceilings
  • Assigned Parking
  • Ceiling Fan
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Dishwasher

Policies at 272 Lake Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 272 Lake Ave

HomeHouses in Metuchen 272 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA

Check out this charming colonial-style property at 272 LK Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840! This intimate 2-unit property offers a spacious 4-bedroom floorplan, spanning approximately 1865 square feet. Residents can enjoy the perfect blend of modern and traditional design, with features like open living spaces, fully fenced-in yards, and large living and dining rooms. Plus, take advantage of amenities like a dishwasher and outdoor space. As a bonus, this property is pet-friendly! The location is highly sought after, with top-rated schools nearby, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all with A- or higher ratings. With only long-term rentals, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living situation.

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Address details

Units2
Units available2
City
Zip code08840

272 Lake Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 6 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area

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 272 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
More space
The 4-bedroom is 207 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
Rentals at this address allow pets

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Rent trends in Metuchen

4-bedroom apartments at 272 Lake Ave cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Metuchen.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Metuchen
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Metuchen
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,449
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$2,355

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$147,000/yr

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Schools near 272 Lake Ave

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 272 Lake Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 272 Lake Ave, Metuchen

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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