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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Gourmet kitchens
  • Generous closet space
  • Stainless appliances
  • Granite countertops
  • 9 foot ceilings

Location

95 Central Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA
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Management

Blue Lighthouse

Leasing office

(862) 812-0075

Property Overview

95 Central Ave offers an overall Zumper expert rating of 8.3, highlighting its strong appeal to renters. Priced competitively, this property excels in amenities and location, each receiving a rating of 9 out of 10, ensuring an impressive standard of living and convenient access to local attractions. Notable features include hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens, and generous closet space, further enhancing its desirability.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 95 Central Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 95 Central Ave 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

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath860 sqft$2,375 /mo1 unit availableA spacious residence in downtown Metuchen, New Jersey this modern unit is within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and provides easy access to all major highways. Walk to the Metuchen train station for easy access to NYC, Princeton, Trenton, and Philadelphia. Apartment amenities include 9 foot ceilings, stackable washer & dryer, generous closet space, individual controlled heat and air, gourmet Kitchens with granite countertops, stainless appliances, hardwood floors and ceramic tile bathrooms with granite vanities. Comes with its own dedicated parking space.

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Amenities for 95 Central Ave

Apartment Amenities

Dryer

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveOven
Refrigerator

Grounds

Assigned Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

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About 95 Central Ave

HomeApartments in Metuchen 95 Central Ave

A spacious residence in downtown Metuchen, New Jersey this modern unit is within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and provides easy access to all major highways. Walk to the Metuchen train station for easy access to NYC, Princeton, Trenton, and Philadelphia. Apartment amenities include 9 foot ceilings, stackable washer & dryer, generous closet space, individual controlled heat and air, gourmet Kitchens with granite countertops, stainless appliances, hardwood floors and ceramic tile bathrooms with granite vanities. Comes with its own dedicated parking space.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 95 Central Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 95 Central Ave 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 95 Central Ave
Price·9A 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.
95 Central Ave stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
95 Central Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 95 Central Ave 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.
95 Central Ave 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 95 Central Ave 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.
95 Central Ave 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 95 Central Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 88 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

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Rent trends in Metuchen

1-bedroom apartments at 95 Central Ave cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Metuchen.

Median rents as of Dec 27 2025.
Metuchen
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Metuchen
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$2,325
February 2024$2,648
March 2024$2,283
April 2024$2,309
May 2024$2,410
June 2024$2,447
July 2024$2,353
August 2024$2,295
September 2024$2,270
October 2024$2,295
November 2024$2,337
December 2024$2,350
January 2025$2,237
February 2025$2,162
March 2025$2,186
April 2025$2,347
May 2025$2,303
June 2025$2,289
July 2025$2,399
August 2025$2,365
September 2025$2,363
October 2025$2,366
November 2025$2,374
December 2025$2,302

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$95,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $95,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,375.
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Schools near 95 Central Ave

Campbell Elementary School

24 durham ave

metuchen, NJ, 8840

1-4Public
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Mildred B. Moss Elementary School

16 simpson pl

metuchen, NJ, 8840

PK, KPublic
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Metuchen near 95 Central Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

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 95 Central Ave, Metuchen

Groceries

8/10
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

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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