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Highlights

  • On-site laundry
  • Oversized windows
  • Arched doorways
  • Upgraded kitchens
  • 24 hour onsite management
  • Secure private entrance

Location

120 Rutgers St, Belleville, NJ 07109, USA
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Management

Rutgers Arms Apartments

Leasing office

(973) 857-5979

Property Overview

Rutgers Arms showcases an impressive overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5, highlighting its rental appeal. With a perfect price rating of 10 and strong amenities and location ratings of 9, it effectively balances value and convenience. Notable features include on-site laundry, oversized windows, and upgraded kitchens, further enhancing its allure, while its grocery store distance of 3.63 miles ensures accessibility for residents.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Rutgers Arms is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rutgers Arms 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

  • Less expensive
  • Elevator
  • Images Available

Floor plans

Beautifully renovated 1 bedroom apartment in the heart of Belleville, NJ!1 bed1 bath500 sqft$1,900 /mo1 unit available
Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Belleville, NJ!2 bed1 bath650 sqft$2,100 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Rutgers Arms

Apartment Amenities

Garage Availableincludesheathotwater

Building

Controlled EntryElevator
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Garage Parking

Services

On-Site Management
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Policies and fees

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One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

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About Rutgers Arms

HomeApartments in Belleville Rutgers Arms

Rutgers Arms is an Old World building with high ceilings, oversized windows and arched doorways. Our secure private entrance leads into a beautiful lobby with marble floors and columns. This building offers studios, as well as 1 and 2 bedroom apartments which have been upgraded to include new kitchens and bathrooms, and refinished hardwood floors. Heat and hot water is included, on-site laundry is available, and the building has 24 hour onsite management. Located minutes from shopping and public transportation, the building has easy access to the Garden State Parkway and Routes 21 & 3, and is an easy commute into NYC.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Rutgers Arms is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rutgers Arms 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 Rutgers Arms
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.
Rutgers Arms 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·9A 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.
Rutgers Arms goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including controlled entry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Rutgers Arms receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Rutgers Arms 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 Rutgers Arms 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.
Rutgers Arms 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 Rutgers Arms compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Belleville

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 3% higher than 1-bedrooms in Belleville.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Rutgers Arms to be 16% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Belleville.

Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Belleville
A table of studio rental data trends in Belleville
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,350
May 2024$1,350
November 2024$1,900
May 2025$1,800
June 2025$1,562
July 2025$1,300
August 2025$1,278
September 2025$1,250
October 2025$1,292
November 2025$1,767
December 2025$1,694
January 2026$1,537
February 2026$1,806
March 2026$1,820
April 2026$1,805

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Can I afford to live at 120 Rutgers St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$76,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $76,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,900.
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Schools near Rutgers Arms

Belleville Public School No. 8

183 union ave

belleville, NJ, 7109

PK, K-6Public
C

Hornblower Early Edudcation Elementary School

229 main st

belleville, NJ, 7109

PKPublic

North Arlington Elementary School

45 beech st

north arlington, NJ, 7031

PK, K-5Public
B

Early Childhood Center of the Northward

29 summer pl

newark, NJ, 7104

PKPublic

Early Childhood School - North

228 ridge st

newark, NJ, 7104

PKPublic
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Getting around Belleville near 120 Rutgers St

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.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 120 Rutgers St, Belleville

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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