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956 Lafayette St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA
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Amenities for 956 Lafayette St
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| Carpet | Ceiling Fan |
| Forced Air | Office |
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| Ceiling Fans | Six Rooms |
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About 956 Lafayette St
Property Status: Active Tenant as access to backyard & off street parking. Charming single family featuring 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath & bonus room. The first flor boasts generous size living room, dining room, half bath, renovated EIK w/S,S. appliances. 2nd fl provides 2 bedrooms, a bonus room ideal for another bedroom or office, & bathroom. Flooring has new carpet throughout. Perfectly located in the uptown area, close to schools, shops, restaurants, airports & highways. Office Phone: (908) 338-0639 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 956 Lafayette St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
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- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 07201 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Elizabeth
2-bedroom apartments at 956 Lafayette St cost about 22% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Elizabeth
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,250 |
| April 2024 | $2,256 |
| May 2024 | $2,200 |
| June 2024 | $2,295 |
| July 2024 | $2,318 |
| August 2024 | $2,372 |
| September 2024 | $2,318 |
| October 2024 | $2,256 |
| November 2024 | $2,467 |
| December 2024 | $2,450 |
| January 2025 | $2,510 |
| February 2025 | $2,350 |
| March 2025 | $2,160 |
| April 2025 | $2,187 |
| May 2025 | $2,249 |
| June 2025 | $2,287 |
| July 2025 | $2,144 |
| August 2025 | $2,189 |
| September 2025 | $2,153 |
| October 2025 | $2,100 |
| November 2025 | $2,100 |
| December 2025 | $2,100 |
| January 2026 | $2,103 |
| February 2026 | $2,091 |
| March 2026 | $2,050 |
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Schools near 956 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
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
730 pennsylvania ave
elizabeth, NJ, 7208
PK, K-8Public
C+
Iprep Academy School No 8
221-227 court st
elizabeth, NJ, 7206
K-8Public
C
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center #50
1000 south elmora ave
elizabeth, NJ, 7202
PKPublic
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Getting around Elizabeth near 956 Lafayette St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample 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 956 Lafayette St, Elizabeth
Groceries
9/10
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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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