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309 S 2nd Avenue Apartments
309 S 2nd Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA

Simplify Living, Inc.

Monthly rent	$2,795–$4,995
Beds	1–4
Baths	1.5–2
Sqft	–

Monthly rent	$2,795–$4,995
Beds	1–4
Baths	1.5–2
Sqft	–

5 Hours Ago

Location

309 S 2nd Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA

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Simplify Living, Inc.

Leasing office

(844) 622-6787

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	1BR/1.5BA	1 bed	1.5 bath		$2,795 /mo	1 unit available			Fully renovated with a modern farmhouse aesthetic — rich oak-toned flooring, crisp white walls, navy and black contrast cabinetry, and matte black fixtures throughout. A move-in ready home in one of Middlesex County's most charming and walkable boroughs, just across the river from New Brunswick's dining, nightlife, and transit. Highland Park is a hidden gem — a tight-knit, walkable community known for its eclectic restaurant row along Raritan Avenue, independent boutiques, and tree-lined streets. With easy access to New Brunswick just over the bridge, you get the best of both worlds: a quieter, neighborhood feel with a major transit hub, university energy, and city amenities minutes away. The Home 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms Modern farmhouse renovation — new kitchen with two-tone cabinetry and matte black fixtures, updated bathrooms with frameless glass shower and dark vanity, and new oak-toned hardwood-style flooring throughout On-premises parking plus street parking available $200/mo rent credit automatically applied when rent is paid on or before the 1st (listed rate reflects credit; base rent $2,995) Location Walk to Highland Park's acclaimed restaurant row and local shops Just across the river from New Brunswick's dining, nightlife, and NJ Transit train station Close to RWJMS (Helix), Rutgers Livingston and Busch Campuses Easy access to Routes 1, 18, 27, 287, the NJ Turnpike, and Garden State Parkway Resident Portal Manage your tenancy entirely online — pay rent, view payment history, and submit maintenance requests 24/7 via our secure Resident Services Portal (iOS and Android).
	4BR/2.0BA	4 bed	2 bath		$4,995 /mo	1 unit available			Fully renovated with a modern farmhouse aesthetic — rich oak-toned flooring, crisp white walls, navy and black contrast cabinetry, and matte black fixtures throughout. Spacious, move-in ready, and no carpet anywhere — ideal for anyone who values a clean, low-maintenance home. Just across the river from New Brunswick's dining, nightlife, and transit. Highland Park is a hidden gem — a tight-knit, walkable community known for its eclectic restaurant row along Raritan Avenue, independent boutiques, and tree-lined streets. With New Brunswick just over the bridge, you get the best of both worlds: a quieter neighborhood feel with a major transit hub, university energy, and city amenities minutes away. The Home 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms — one on each floor Modern farmhouse kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, navy cabinetry, a central island with seating, and a dedicated coffee island with open shelving Fully updated bathrooms with quartz vanities, glass-enclosed tub/shower combinations, tiled surrounds, and tile flooring Rich oak-toned plank flooring throughout — no carpet — easy to maintain and allergen-friendly Central heating with smart, phone-controlled thermostats; individual heat-pump AC units in each room In-unit washer and dryer Unfinished basement for additional storage On-premises parking plus street parking available $500/mo rent credit automatically applied when rent is paid on or before the 1st (listed rate reflects credit; base rent is $500 more) Location Walk to Highland Park's acclaimed restaurant row and local shops Just across the river from New Brunswick's dining, nightlife, and NJ Transit train station Close to RWJMS (Helix), Rutgers College Ave, Livingston, and Busch Campuses Easy access to Routes 1, 18, 27, 287, the NJ Turnpike, and Garden State Parkway Resident Portal Manage your tenancy entirely online — pay rent, view payment history, and submit maintenance requests 24/7 via our secure Resident Services Portal (iOS and Android).

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Dishwasher	In-Unit Laundry
Microwave	Oven
Range	Refrigerator
Stove

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One-time. Refundable.

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Units	2

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309 S 2nd Avenue

Fully renovated with a modern farmhouse aesthetic — rich oak-toned flooring, crisp white walls, navy and black contrast cabinetry, and matte black fixtures throughout. A move-in ready home in one of Middlesex County's most charming and walkable boroughs, just across the river from New Brunswick's dining, nightlife, and transit. Highland Park is a hidden gem — a tight-knit, walkable community known for its eclectic restaurant row along Raritan Avenue, independent boutiques, and tree-lined streets. With easy access to New Brunswick just over the bridge, you get the best of both worlds: a quieter, neighborhood feel with a major transit hub, university energy, and city amenities minutes away. The Home 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms Modern farmhouse renovation — new kitchen with two-tone cabinetry and matte black fixtures, updated bathrooms with frameless glass shower and dark vanity, and new oak-toned hardwood-style flooring throughout On-premises parking plus street parking available $200/mo rent credit automatically applied when rent is paid on or before the 1st (listed rate reflects credit; base rent $2,995) Location Walk to Highland Park's acclaimed restaurant row and local shops Just across the river from New Brunswick's dining, nightlife, and NJ Transit train station Close to RWJMS (Helix), Rutgers Livingston and Busch Campuses Easy access to Routes 1, 18, 27, 287, the NJ Turnpike, and Garden State Parkway Resident Portal Manage your tenancy entirely online — pay rent, view payment history, and submit maintenance requests 24/7 via our secure Resident Services Portal (iOS and Android).

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Positives

Less expensive: The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby: There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby: There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby: There is a middle school 0.5 mile away

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Rent trends in Highland Park

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 55% higher than 1-bedrooms in Highland Park.

4-bedroom apartments at 309 S 2nd Avenue cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Highland Park.

Median rents as of Mar 15 2025.

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