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Highlights

  • Quartz counter tops
  • Smoke-free building
  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Closet space
  • Stainless steel kitchen appliances
  • Additional storage rooms

Location

78 Murray St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA|Downtown Elizabeth
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Management

Elad 123 Investments Urban Renewal, LLC

Leasing office

(908) 591-6600

Property Overview

78 Murray Street offers a strong overall appeal with a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, reflecting its excellent price-value balance, highlighted by a price rating of 9. The property features modern amenities, including quartz countertops, spacious bedrooms, and stainless steel appliances, contributing to a quality rating of 7. Its prime location scores 9, ensuring easy access to essential points of interest. Additionally, the property's trustworthiness rating of 8 emphasizes transparency in its descriptions and management.

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, 78 Murray Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 78 Murray 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

  • Outdoor space

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,037 sqft$2,699 /mo1 unit availableA brand new modern pet-friendly five-story NO BROKER FEE building that's located steps away from all public transportation, major highways and Newark international airport. Amenities include : • Large open sun deck • Outdoor Dog playground • State of the art fitness room • Tenants lounge/working space • Secure building and parking area • Wi-Fi throughout common areas • Cameras throughout the property • Additional storage rooms available • Attendant personal on-site • Smoke-free building • Two over sized elevators • Modern lobby with fireplace • Video intercom system • Swipe cards entrances All apartments include: • Modern open style layout • European style kitchen cabinets • stainless steel kitchen appliances with refrigerator, ice maker, stove, microwave and dishwasher • side by side full size washer and dryer • Kitchen Quartz counter tops • High efficiency heat /cool HVAC. • Instant hot water heater • Spacious bedrooms and closet space There is a monthly fee per pet and a one time non refundable pet fee. Two dogs/cat limit no bigger than 70 pounds. Excluded breeds are Pitbull, German shepherd, Rottweiler Ask us about our special move-in discount programs Hurry up and choose your favorite layout

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About 78 Murray Street

HomeApartments in ElizabethDowntown Elizabeth 78 Murray Street

A brand new modern pet-friendly five-story NO BROKER FEE building that's located steps away from all public transportation, major highways and Newark international airport. Amenities include : • Large open sun deck • Outdoor Dog playground • State of the art fitness room • Tenants lounge/working space • Secure building and parking area • Wi-Fi throughout common areas • Cameras throughout the property • Additional storage rooms available • Attendant personal on-site • Smoke-free building • Two over sized elevators • Modern lobby with fireplace • Video intercom system • Swipe cards entrances All apartments include: • Modern open style layout • European style kitchen cabinets • stainless steel kitchen appliances with refrigerator, ice maker, stove, microwave and dishwasher • side by side full size washer and dryer • Kitchen Quartz counter tops • High efficiency heat /cool HVAC. • Instant hot water heater • Spacious bedrooms and closet space There is a monthly fee per pet and a one time non refundable pet fee. Two dogs/cat limit no bigger than 70 pounds. Excluded breeds are Pitbull, German shepherd, Rottweiler Ask us about our special move-in discount programs Hurry up and choose your favorite layout


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, 78 Murray Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 78 Murray 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 78 Murray Street
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.
78 Murray Street 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·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, 78 Murray 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.
78 Murray 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 78 Murray Street to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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 78 Murray Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in Downtown Elizabeth

2-bedroom apartments at 78 Murray Street cost about 19% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Downtown Elizabeth.

Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
Downtown Elizabeth
Elizabeth
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Elizabeth
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,800
December 2023$1,805
January 2024$1,768
February 2024$1,787
March 2024$1,823
April 2024$1,843
May 2024$1,993
June 2024$2,144
July 2024$2,348
August 2024$2,163
September 2024$2,191
October 2024$2,167
November 2024$2,020
December 2024$2,137
January 2025$2,157
February 2025$2,046
March 2025$1,997
April 2025$1,898
May 2025$1,885
June 2025$1,837
July 2025$1,787
August 2025$1,730
September 2025$1,810
October 2025$1,828
November 2025$1,850
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown Elizabeth
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,515
December 2023$2,495
January 2024$2,506
February 2024$2,436
March 2024$2,436
April 2024$2,498
May 2024$2,447
June 2024$2,592
July 2024$2,631
August 2024$2,666
September 2024$2,533
October 2024$2,372
November 2024$2,445
December 2024$2,430
January 2025$2,326
February 2025$2,418
March 2025$2,374
April 2025$1,952
May 2025$2,246
June 2025$2,303
July 2025$2,161
August 2025$1,896
September 2025$1,895
October 2025$2,300

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$107,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $107,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,699.
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Schools near 78 Murray Street

Joseph Battin School No. 4

300 south broad st

elizabeth, NJ, 7202

PK, K-8Public
C+

Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center #50

1000 south elmora ave

elizabeth, NJ, 7202

PKPublic

Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center #51

544 pennsylvania ave

elizabeth, NJ, 7207

PKPublic

Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30

730 pennsylvania ave

elizabeth, NJ, 7208

PK, K-8Public
C+

Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29

919 north broad st

elizabeth, NJ, 7208

PK, K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Elizabeth near 78 Murray St

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 78 Murray St, Elizabeth

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
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

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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Corner Deli & Grocery
76 Cherry St
Supremo Food Market
25 S Broad St
Caribe Hall Market Inc
221 Broad St
Eagle Supermarket
1102 Elizabeth Ave
Krauszer's Food Store
312 Rahway Ave

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