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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Comfortable living experience
Location
391 Union Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111, USA
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Property Overview
Rutgers Arms is highly rated with an overall Zumper score of 8.3, reflecting its strong appeal to renters. The property excels in location (9/10), amenities (8/10), and value (10/10), offering competitive pricing and a range of impressive features, such as hardwood floors. Additionally, the property's proximity to a top-rated middle school enhances its attractiveness, underscoring its appeal within the community.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- More space
- Laundry available on site
Floor plans
| 2BR | 2 bed | 1 bath | 950 sqft | $1,800 /mo | 2 units available | Welcome to your new home in East Orange, NJ! This 2-bedroom apartment offers a comfortable and convenient living experience. The apartment comes with a full bathroom and a well-equipped kitchen that includes a stove and refrigerator. The hardwood floors add a touch of elegance and are easy to maintain. One of the best features of this apartment is that the rent includes heat and hot water, providing you with significant savings during the colder months. This apartment is perfect for those who value comfort, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! |
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Amenities for Rutgers Arms
Apartment Amenities
| Heat and Hot Water |
Appliances
| Stove and Refridgerator |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 65 |
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About Rutgers Arms
Welcome to your new home in East Orange, NJ! This 2-bedroom apartment offers a comfortable and convenient living experience. The apartment comes with a full bathroom and a well-equipped kitchen that includes a stove and refrigerator. The hardwood floors add a touch of elegance and are easy to maintain. One of the best features of this apartment is that the rent includes heat and hot water, providing you with significant savings during the colder months. This apartment is perfect for those who value comfort, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Rutgers Arms is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rutgers Arms has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Rutgers Arms offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Rutgers Arms is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Rutgers Arms is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Rutgers Arms does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Rutgers Arms provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
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 Rutgers Arms compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Irvington
2-bedroom apartments at Rutgers Arms cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Irvington.
Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
Irvington
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,275 |
| December 2023 | $1,450 |
| January 2024 | $1,275 |
| February 2024 | $1,050 |
| March 2024 | $1,012 |
| April 2024 | $1,150 |
| May 2024 | $1,187 |
| June 2024 | $1,628 |
| July 2024 | $1,861 |
| August 2024 | $1,810 |
| September 2024 | $1,694 |
| October 2024 | $1,830 |
| November 2024 | $1,341 |
| December 2024 | $1,244 |
| January 2025 | $1,623 |
| February 2025 | $1,623 |
| March 2025 | $1,250 |
| April 2025 | $1,250 |
| May 2025 | $1,205 |
| June 2025 | $1,225 |
| July 2025 | $1,250 |
| August 2025 | $1,246 |
| September 2025 | $1,282 |
| October 2025 | $1,302 |
| November 2025 | $1,323 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 391 Union Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$72,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,800.
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Schools near Rutgers Arms
Mount Vernon Avenue Elementary School
54 mt vernon ave
irvington, NJ, 7111
PK, K-5Public
C-
Augusta Preschool Academy
97 augusta st
irvington, NJ, 7111
PKPublic
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Getting around Irvington near 391 Union Ave
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
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 391 Union Ave, Irvington
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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