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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern living
  • Curated amenities

Location

100 S Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812, USA
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Management

Prism Property Services LLC

Leasing office

(844) 326-5877 ext. 8958

Open today 

10:00 am–6:00 pm ET

Property Overview

The Nell delivers modern living with curated amenities and earns an 8.2/10 expert rating, reflecting strong overall quality. With a perfect amenities score, excellent location rating, and standout value for money in the area, it offers an impressive balance of comfort, convenience, and price. It is also particularly well-suited for pet owners, with nearby grooming services, pet supply stores, outdoor spaces, and a local pet hospital.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.2
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, The Nell is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Nell has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 7651 bed1 bath765 sqft$2,335–$2,515 /mo7 units available
1 Bedroom 1 Bath 827Sqft1 bed1 bath827 sqft$2,425–$2,550 /mo
2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1085Sqft2 bed2 bath1,085 sqft$2,820–$2,960 /mo4 units available

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Amenities for The Nell

Apartment Amenities

Fireplace

Building

Bike StorageCats OK
Dogs OKFitness Center
Resident lounge with fireplaceResidents Lounge
State of the Art Fitness CenterYoga Room

Grounds

Demonstration KitchenGarage Parking
Outdoor Fire PitOutdoor Space
Private Garage Parking AvailableShuffle Board
StorageSwimming Pool

Services

Package Service
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

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Deposit

One-time. Refund Policy: 100%. Security Deposit.

$2,335–$2,960

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Pet Terms

2 cats max. | Restrictions: None.

Dog

Pet Terms

2 dogs max. | Restrictions: None.

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Building details

Property details

Units252
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About The Nell

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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.
8.2
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, The Nell is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Nell has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Nell
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, The Nell is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·10A 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.
The Nell stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Nell 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 The Nell 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.
The Nell 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.

The Nell is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 The Nell compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Package service
More secure storage for delivery
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Dunellen

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 1% lower than 1-bedrooms in Dunellen.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Nell to be 18% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Dunellen.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Dunellen
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Dunellen
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,956
October 2024$2,095
November 2024$2,095
March 2025$2,337
April 2025$2,260
May 2025$2,264
June 2025$2,291
July 2025$2,300
August 2025$2,371
September 2025$2,265
November 2025$2,116
December 2025$2,116
February 2026$2,425
March 2026$2,408
April 2026$2,425
May 2026$2,425

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$95,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $95,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $2,380.
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Schools near The Nell

John P. Faber Elementary School

400 high st

dunellen, NJ, 8812

PK, K-5Public
C+

Woodland Intermediate School

fisher ave

middlesex, NJ, 8846

4-5Public
B-

Piscataway Township Schools Children's Corner

275 old new brunswick rd

piscataway, NJ, 8854

PKPublic

Smalley Elementary School

163 cherry avenue

bound brook, NJ, 8805

3-6Public
C-

Lafayette Elementary School

60 west high st

bound brook, NJ, 8805

1-2Public
C
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Getting around Dunellen near 100 S Washington Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 100 S Washington Ave, Dunellen

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some 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

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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