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309 S 2nd Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA
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1BR/1.5BA1 bed1.5 bath800 sqftFully 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 $2,595) 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/2.0BA4 bed2 bath800 sqftFully 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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Median rents as of Mar 15 2025.
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March 2025$1,849

Schools near 309 S 2nd Avenue

Bartle Elementary School

435 mansfield st

highland park, NJ, 8904

2-5Public
B-

Irving Primary School

121 south eleventh ave

highland park, NJ, 8904

PK, K-1Public
B+

Campus Kids (CAC Childcare Center Inc.)

247 somerset st

new brunswick, NJ, 8901

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Howard Center

25 howard st

new brunswick, NJ, 8901

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Livingston Center

578 livingston ave

north brunswick, NJ, 8902

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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Highland Park near 309 S 2nd Ave

Walking

7/10
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

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 309 S 2nd Ave, Highland Park

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 309 S 2nd Ave

Superfresh
424 Raritan Ave
Havana Grocery Store
229 George St
Bravo
275 George St
New Brunswick City Market
109 Church St
McFoods
1 John F Kennedy Sq

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