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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Conveniently located
- Spacious bedrooms
- Easy access
Location
859 Lafayette St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA
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Amenities for 859 Lafayette St
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| Hardwood Floor |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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| Six Rooms |
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About 859 Lafayette St
Property Status: Active Beautiful first-floor apartment located in Elizabeth, featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. This unit offers hardwood floors throughout and access to a shared backyard, perfect for enjoying some outdoor space. Conveniently located near major highways, public transportation, shopping, and dining. A great opportunity for comfortable living with easy access to everything Elizabeth has to offer. Office Phone: (908) 664-1500 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 859 Lafayette St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 07201 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Elizabeth
3-bedroom apartments at 859 Lafayette St cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Elizabeth
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,600 |
| June 2024 | $2,600 |
| July 2024 | $2,681 |
| August 2024 | $2,755 |
| September 2024 | $2,768 |
| October 2024 | $2,800 |
| November 2024 | $2,710 |
| December 2024 | $2,750 |
| January 2025 | $2,787 |
| February 2025 | $2,775 |
| March 2025 | $2,790 |
| April 2025 | $2,800 |
| May 2025 | $2,700 |
| June 2025 | $2,700 |
| July 2025 | $2,735 |
| August 2025 | $2,760 |
| September 2025 | $2,650 |
| October 2025 | $2,642 |
| November 2025 | $2,650 |
| December 2025 | $2,600 |
| January 2026 | $2,592 |
| February 2026 | $2,507 |
| March 2026 | $2,523 |
| April 2026 | $2,525 |
| May 2026 | $2,562 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 859 Lafayette St
LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
700 second ave
elizabeth, NJ, 7202
K-8Public
C
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center #51
544 pennsylvania ave
elizabeth, NJ, 7207
PKPublic
Iprep Academy School No 8
221-227 court st
elizabeth, NJ, 7206
K-8Public
C
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
730 pennsylvania ave
elizabeth, NJ, 7208
PK, K-8Public
C+
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center #52
130 trumbull st
elizabeth, NJ, 7206
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Getting around Elizabeth near 859 Lafayette St
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
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
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 859 Lafayette St, Elizabeth
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
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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