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- Quiet neighborhood
- Shared bathroom
Location
779 Lake St #2ndFL, Newark, NJ 07104, USA|Forest Hill
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Property Overview
Located in Newark, this property offers spacious living with convenient access to local amenities. Ideal for those seeking a blend of comfort and urban lifestyle, it also showcases attractive architectural details and modern conveniences. Residents will appreciate the vibrant neighborhood atmosphere and proximity to parks and public transport options.
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- Fireplace
- Images available
Great for
Work-from-home
Amenities for 779 Lake St #2ndFL, Forest Hill
Apartment Amenities
| Baseboard | Electricity |
| Furnished | Gas |
| Water |
Tech
| Cable | Internet |
| Sat Tv |
Building
| Sewage |
Services
| Garbage |
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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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 1+ month |
|---|
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About 779 Lake St #2ndFL
Sweet deal!
This listing is 57% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Forest Hill.
Property Id: 2137048 It's a 3-bedroom apartment on the second floor with a shared bathroom. I currently have two rooms available: • One furnished • One unfurnished **Rent: $900 per room **Parking: Available outside, all the time **Train station: About a 10-minute walk **branch brook Park: Just 2 minutes away **Very quiet neighborhood ***Please note: There is no kitchen. You are welcome to bring a small fridge or electric stove for your room*** If you'd like more details or to schedule a viewing, please let me know!
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 779 Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features available
- 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
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Forest Hill |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 07104 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Forest Hill
2-bedroom apartments at 779 Lake St #2ndFL cost about 57% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Newark.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Forest Hill
Newark
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,800 |
| October 2023 | $1,797 |
| November 2023 | $1,837 |
| December 2023 | $1,923 |
| January 2024 | $1,897 |
| February 2024 | $2,000 |
| March 2024 | $2,050 |
| April 2024 | $2,037 |
| May 2024 | $2,233 |
| June 2024 | $2,200 |
| July 2024 | $2,112 |
| August 2024 | $2,165 |
| September 2024 | $2,150 |
| October 2024 | $2,112 |
| November 2024 | $2,140 |
| December 2024 | $2,225 |
| January 2025 | $2,262 |
| February 2025 | $2,300 |
| March 2025 | $2,180 |
| April 2025 | $2,125 |
| May 2025 | $2,100 |
| June 2025 | $1,986 |
| July 2025 | $1,990 |
| August 2025 | $1,999 |
| September 2025 | $2,000 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $1,750 |
| November 2023 | $1,766 |
| December 2023 | $1,800 |
| January 2024 | $1,800 |
| February 2024 | $1,950 |
| June 2024 | $1,972 |
| February 2025 | $2,110 |
| March 2025 | $2,100 |
| April 2025 | $2,087 |
| May 2025 | $1,977 |
| June 2025 | $1,997 |
| July 2025 | $2,028 |
| August 2025 | $2,085 |
| September 2025 | $2,100 |
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Can I afford to live at 779 Lake St #2ndFL?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$36,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $900.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $850 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $900 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 779 Lake St #2ndFL
Ridge Street School
735 ridge st
newark, NJ, 7104
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Elliott Street Elementary School
721 summer ave
newark, NJ, 7104
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Park Elementary School
120 manchester pl
newark, NJ, 7104
PK, K-8Public
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Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
663 broadway
newark, NJ, 7104
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Abington Avenue School
209 abington ave
newark, NJ, 7107
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Neighborhood
Forest Hill | Newark, NJ
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Newark near 779 Lake St #2ndFL
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 779 Lake St #2ndFL, Newark
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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