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Highlights

  • On-site laundry
  • Spacious layout
  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Generously sized bedrooms

Location

42 Hawkins St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA|North Ironbound
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North Jersey Properties

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(844) 432-0256 ext. 6520

Property Overview

42 Hawkins Street offers a strong overall rental option with an expert rating of 8.4 out of 10, combining excellent price value, a strong location score, and solid amenities and trustworthiness. Notable features include on-site laundry, hardwood floors throughout, a spacious layout, and generously sized bedrooms, with nearby top-rated elementary school access among its pros.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 42 Hawkins Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 42 Hawkins Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

42 Hawkins Street - 1R2 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,800 /moWelcome home to this spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Newark's desirable Ironbound neighborhood. This well-maintained unit features an open and functional layout with generously sized bedrooms, hardwood floors, and a bright living area. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and comes equipped with essential appliances. Residents also enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry and a shared outdoor patio. Heat, water and hot water are included in the rent. Ideally located just minutes from Ferry Street's popular restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and major highways, this apartment offers easy access for commuters while placing you in the heart of one of Newark's most vibrant neighborhoods. Features: 2 Bedrooms / 1 Full Bathroom Spacious, bright layout Hardwood floors throughout On-site laundry Shared outdoor patio Convenient Ironbound location near shopping, dining, parks, and transportation Easy access to Newark Penn Station, Routes 1&9, I-78, and the New Jersey Turnpik

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About 42 Hawkins Street

HomeApartments in NewarkNorth Ironbound 42 Hawkins Street

Welcome home to this spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Newark's desirable Ironbound neighborhood. This well-maintained unit features an open and functional layout with generously sized bedrooms, hardwood floors, and a bright living area. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and comes equipped with essential appliances. Residents also enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry and a shared outdoor patio. Heat, water and hot water are included in the rent. Ideally located just minutes from Ferry Street's popular restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and major highways, this apartment offers easy access for commuters while placing you in the heart of one of Newark's most vibrant neighborhoods. Features: 2 Bedrooms / 1 Full Bathroom Spacious, bright layout Hardwood floors throughout On-site laundry Shared outdoor patio Convenient Ironbound location near shopping, dining, parks, and transportation Easy access to Newark Penn Station, Routes 1&9, I-78, and the New Jersey Turnpike


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 42 Hawkins Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 42 Hawkins Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 42 Hawkins Street
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.
42 Hawkins Street 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, 42 Hawkins Street 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.
42 Hawkins Street 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 42 Hawkins Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 42 Hawkins Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away

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Rent trends in North Ironbound

2-bedroom apartments at 42 Hawkins Street cost about 31% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in North Ironbound.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
North Ironbound
Newark
A table of studio rental data trends in Newark
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,528
December 2024$1,462
January 2025$1,523
February 2025$1,593
March 2025$1,640
April 2025$1,643
May 2025$1,475
June 2025$1,450
July 2025$1,350
August 2025$1,300
September 2025$1,280
October 2025$1,250
November 2025$1,434
December 2025$1,581
January 2026$1,788
February 2026$1,827
March 2026$1,715
April 2026$1,659
May 2026$1,647
June 2026$1,550
July 2026$1,405
August 2026$1,386
September 2026$1,372
October 2026$1,312
A table of studio rental data trends in North Ironbound
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$1,850
May 2025$1,850
July 2025$1,255
August 2025$1,282
September 2025$1,280
October 2025$1,250
February 2026$2,029
March 2026$2,034
April 2026$1,951

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$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 42 Hawkins Street

Hawkins Street Elementary School

8 hawkins st

newark, NJ, 7105

PK, K-8Public
C

Early Childhood Center of the Ironbound

697 market st

newark, NJ, 7105

PKPublic

Wilson Avenue School

19 wilson ave

newark, NJ, 7108

K-8Public
C

Ann Street School

30 ann st

newark, NJ, 7105

PK, K-8Public
B-

Kennedy Elementary School

1 washington st

harrison, NJ, 7029

PK, K-1Public
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Getting around Newark near 42 Hawkins St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
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 42 Hawkins St, Newark

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
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

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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