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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

1 Richmond St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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Management

Renaissance Management Group Inc

Leasing office

(732) 993-5119

Open 

Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Renaissance Plaza Square earns strong marks for value, amenities, location, and overall trustworthiness, with an 8.3 out of 10 expert rating and especially high scores for price, amenities, and location. It also offers useful renter advantages, including 47 photos and access to top-rated middle and high schools within about a mile.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Renaissance Plaza Square is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Renaissance Plaza Square 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
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Edison1 bed1 bath748 sqft$3,040–$3,865 /mo1 unit available1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
Menlo2 bed1 bath946 sqft$3,403–$4,398 /mo1 unit available1 Bedroom with Den, 1 Bathroom
Monmouth2 bed2 bath1,159 sqft$4,324–$7,024 /mo2 units available2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms- Townhome

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Amenities for Renaissance Plaza Square

Apartment Amenities

Breakfast Bar

Building

Business CenterCats OK
Dogs OKFitness Center

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenanceConcierge Service
On-Site ManagementPackage 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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 cats max. We are a pet-friendly community and allow up to 2 pets per apartment home. Please inquire within about our breed restrictions and weight limits.

$50

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 dogs max. We are a pet-friendly community and allow up to 2 pets per apartment home. Please inquire within about our breed restrictions and weight limits.

$50

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Building details

Property details

Year built2004
Units414
Lease terms6–15 months
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About Renaissance Plaza Square

HomeApartments in New Brunswick Renaissance Plaza Square

- 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom- 1 Bedroom with Den, 1 Bathroom- 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms- Townhome


Year Built: 2004

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, Renaissance Plaza Square is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Renaissance Plaza Square 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 Renaissance Plaza Square
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.
Renaissance Plaza Square 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.
Renaissance Plaza Square goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 24 hour emergency maintenance. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Renaissance Plaza Square 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.
Renaissance Plaza Square 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 Renaissance Plaza Square does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

Renaissance Plaza Square is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Renaissance Plaza Square compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
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Rent trends in New Brunswick

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 23% higher than 1-bedrooms in New Brunswick.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Renaissance Plaza Square to be 24% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in New Brunswick.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
New Brunswick
A table of studio rental data trends in New Brunswick
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,044
September 2024$2,156
October 2024$2,067
November 2024$1,972
December 2024$2,049
January 2025$2,121
February 2025$2,121
March 2025$2,164
April 2025$2,186
May 2025$2,217
June 2025$1,971
July 2025$2,068
August 2025$2,313
September 2025$2,352
October 2025$2,193
November 2025$2,113
December 2025$2,124
January 2026$2,105
February 2026$2,166
March 2026$2,112
April 2026$1,966
May 2026$1,583
June 2026$1,534
July 2026$1,591

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1 Richmond St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$121,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $121,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,040.
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Schools near Renaissance Plaza Square

Roosevelt Elementary School

83 livingston ave

new brunswick, NJ, 8901

K-5Public
C-

Campus Kids (CAC Childcare Center Inc.)

247 somerset st

new brunswick, NJ, 8901

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Howard Center

25 howard st

new brunswick, NJ, 8901

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Livingston Center

578 livingston ave

north brunswick, NJ, 8902

PKPublic

North Brunswick Township Early Childhood Center

25 linwood pl

north brunswick, NJ, 8902

PKPublic
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Getting around New Brunswick near 1 Richmond St

Walking

7/10
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

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 1 Richmond St, New Brunswick

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
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 10-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1 Richmond St

Bravo
275 George St
Krauszer's Food Store
50 Bayard St
Havana Grocery Store
229 George St
New Brunswick City Market
109 Church St
McFoods
1 John F Kennedy Sq

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