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478 15th Ave offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and appealing features, with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.1 and standout scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It also includes a spacious 3-bedroom apartment, soaking tub, white shaker cabinets, new LVP plank flooring, refinished hardwood floors, and nearby athletic fields, while its value per square foot and close proximity to a top-rated elementary school add to its appeal.
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More spaceElementary school nearby| 3BR/1.0BA | 3 bed | 1 bath | 1,030 sqft | $2,150 /mo | 1 unit available | Unit 1 at 478 15th Ave is a spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment spanning 1,030 square feet in Newark's Vailsburg neighborhood. The building is a white Victorian on a corner lot — and the interior delivers on that character throughout. Original ornate plaster ceiling medallions are preserved intact in every room. Main living areas have warm refinished hardwood floors. Bedrooms have been updated with new LVP plank flooring. A 3-panel bay window floods the front room with natural light, with an original cast iron radiator beneath it. Steam heat throughout the unit. The kitchen has white shaker cabinets, a built-in open pantry shelving alcove, stainless sink, and a large-format tile floor. The bathroom has been fully renovated with cream marble-look tile from floor to ceiling, a modern rectangular vessel sink with chrome hardware, and a soaking tub with shower. Vailsburg is one of Newark's most residential neighborhoods. Steps from South Orange Ave shopping and dining. Near Vailsburg Park — a 30-acre green space with athletic fields originally designed by Frederick Olmsted. Good NJ Transit bus access to downtown Newark and NYC. Rent: $2,150/month | 3 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | 1,030 sq ft Available Now | No Smoking | Managed by Cornerstone Leasing | |
| 4BR/1.0BA | 4 bed | 1 bath | 1,030 sqft | $2,300 /mo | 1 unit available | Unit 3 at 478 15th Ave is the top-floor, 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in a classic white Victorian building on a corner lot in Newark's Vailsburg neighborhood. The defining feature of this unit is the ornate original plaster crown molding that runs the full perimeter of every room — detailed floral and leaf relief, freshly painted white, and completely intact. This is a level of Victorian architectural character that cannot be replicated in modern construction. As the top floor, Unit 3 offers no upstairs neighbors and top-floor positioning for the 3-panel bay window — sky-level light and open views throughout the day. Dark LVP plank flooring runs through all four bedrooms and main living areas. Cast iron radiators provide steam heat. The multi-room layout connects four bedrooms naturally — ideal for families or roommates. Vailsburg is one of Newark's most residential neighborhoods. Walking distance to South Orange Ave shopping and dining. Vailsburg Park — a 30-acre green space with athletic fields originally designed by Frederick Olmsted — is nearby. Good NJ Transit bus access to downtown Newark and New York City. Rent: $2,300/month | 4 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | Top Floor Available Now | No Smoking | Managed by Cornerstone Leasing |
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Unit 1 at 478 15th Ave is a spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment spanning 1,030 square feet in Newark's Vailsburg neighborhood. The building is a white Victorian on a corner lot — and the interior delivers on that character throughout. Original ornate plaster ceiling medallions are preserved intact in every room. Main living areas have warm refinished hardwood floors. Bedrooms have been updated with new LVP plank flooring. A 3-panel bay window floods the front room with natural light, with an original cast iron radiator beneath it. Steam heat throughout the unit. The kitchen has white shaker cabinets, a built-in open pantry shelving alcove, stainless sink, and a large-format tile floor. The bathroom has been fully renovated with cream marble-look tile from floor to ceiling, a modern rectangular vessel sink with chrome hardware, and a soaking tub with shower. Vailsburg is one of Newark's most residential neighborhoods. Steps from South Orange Ave shopping and dining. Near Vailsburg Park — a 30-acre green space with athletic fields originally designed by Frederick Olmsted. Good NJ Transit bus access to downtown Newark and NYC. Rent: $2,150/month | 3 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | 1,030 sq ft Available Now | No Smoking | Managed by Cornerstone Leasing
How 478 15th Ave compares to other nearby properties.
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3-bedroom apartments at 478 15th Ave cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in West Side.
4-bedroom apartments at 478 15th Ave cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in West Side.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,640 |
| September 2026 | $1,687 |
| October 2026 | $1,699 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | $1,550 |
| June 2025 | $1,550 |
| July 2025 | $1,550 |
| May 2026 | $1,500 |
| June 2026 | $1,543 |
| July 2026 | $1,516 |
| August 2026 | $1,565 |
| September 2026 | $1,618 |
| October 2026 | $1,616 |
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10 Van Ness Ct
2 Beds
$2,644–$2,809
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
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2 Beds
$2,925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Newark Central Business District • 53 University Ave
2 Beds
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3 Lucille Pl
3 Beds
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.946 Stuyvesant Ave
2 Beds
$2,929–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Newark Central Business District • 81 Halsey St
2 Beds
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Lower Clinton Hill • 836 Hunterdon St #NA
3 Beds
$2,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.10 Van Ness Ct
2 Beds
$2,644–$2,809
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.South Ironbound • 42 Vesey St
2 Beds
$2,929–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.180 Orange Rd
2 Beds
$2,925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Newark Central Business District • 53 University Ave
2 Beds
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.3 Lucille Pl
3 Beds
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.946 Stuyvesant Ave
2 Beds
$2,929–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Newark Central Business District • 81 Halsey St
2 Beds
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Lower Clinton Hill • 836 Hunterdon St #NA
3 Beds
$2,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
