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166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ 07108, USA|South Broad Street
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Property Overview
166 Ridgewood Avenue scores well overall, with a strong Zumper rating, especially for price, location, and amenities, alongside a solid trustworthiness score. It offers strong value for money, sits close to top-rated elementary and high schools, and includes a refrigerator as a notable feature.
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
Less expensive- High school nearby
- Elementary school nearby
Floor plans
| 166 Ridgewood Avenue - 3 | 3 bed | 1 bath | 1,150 sqft | $1,995 /mo | Unit is at the third floor. Range and Frige are included. |
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About 166 Ridgewood Avenue
Unit is at the third floor. Range and Frige are included.
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, 166 Ridgewood Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 166 Ridgewood Avenue 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.
166 Ridgewood Avenue 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, 166 Ridgewood Avenue 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.
166 Ridgewood Avenue 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 166 Ridgewood Avenue 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.
166 Ridgewood Avenue 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 166 Ridgewood Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in South Broad Street
3-bedroom apartments at 166 Ridgewood Avenue cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in South Broad Street.
Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
South Broad Street
Newark
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,500 |
| September 2024 | $1,543 |
| October 2024 | $1,512 |
| November 2024 | $1,681 |
| December 2024 | $1,712 |
| January 2025 | $1,785 |
| February 2025 | $1,750 |
| March 2025 | $1,715 |
| April 2025 | $1,750 |
| May 2025 | $1,728 |
| June 2025 | $1,722 |
| July 2025 | $1,700 |
| August 2025 | $1,762 |
| September 2025 | $1,769 |
| October 2025 | $1,759 |
| November 2025 | $1,820 |
| December 2025 | $1,761 |
| January 2026 | $1,781 |
| February 2026 | $1,732 |
| March 2026 | $1,706 |
| April 2026 | $1,712 |
| May 2026 | $1,658 |
| June 2026 | $1,600 |
| July 2026 | $1,598 |
| August 2026 | $1,633 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,450 |
| December 2024 | $2,050 |
| January 2025 | $2,059 |
| February 2025 | $1,800 |
| March 2025 | $1,800 |
| April 2025 | $1,800 |
| May 2025 | $1,799 |
| June 2025 | $1,762 |
| July 2025 | $1,760 |
| August 2025 | $1,731 |
| September 2025 | $1,713 |
| October 2025 | $1,700 |
| November 2025 | $1,700 |
| December 2025 | $1,685 |
| January 2026 | $1,695 |
| February 2026 | $1,638 |
| March 2026 | $1,609 |
| April 2026 | $1,590 |
| May 2026 | $1,579 |
| June 2026 | $1,600 |
| July 2026 | $1,604 |
| August 2026 | $1,641 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$79,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $79,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,995.
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Schools near 166 Ridgewood Avenue
Belmont Runyon School
1 belmont runyon way
newark, NJ, 7108
PK, K-8Public
C-
Peshine Avenue School
433 peshine ave
newark, NJ, 7112
PK, K-8Public
C
Avon Avenue School
219 avon ave
newark, NJ, 7108
PK, K-8Public
C-
Louise A. Spencer School
66 muhammad ali ave
newark, NJ, 7108
PK, K-8Public
C-
Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School
428 hawthorne ave
newark, NJ, 7112
PK, K-8Public
C
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Neighborhood
South Broad Street | Newark, NJ
Getting around Newark near 166 Ridgewood 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
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
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 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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