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Welcome to 81 Halsey Street a meticulously restored brownstone with exposed brick, high ceilings, and modern kitchens featuring stainless steel GE appliances, granite countertops, and soft-close cabinets. Located on Newark's premier street, Halsey Street, filled with restaurants and coffeehouses. Close to universities and public transport. Experience the perfect blend of historic charm, modern comfort, and an unbeatable location. Schedule a viewing today!

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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern kitchens
  • Granite countertops
  • Modern comfort
  • Exposed brick
  • High ceilings
  • Stainless steel ge appliances

Location

81 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA|Newark Central Business District
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Management

Skye Management

Leasing office

(844) 334-1832 ext. 5541

Open 

9:00 am–5:30 pm ET

Property Overview

81 Halsey Street is a highly rated property featuring modern kitchens, granite countertops, exposed brick, and high ceilings, contributing to its upscale living experience. With a Zumper expert rating of 9/10, it is competitively priced with an excellent balance of amenities (9/10), location (9/10), and overall quality (8/10). Additionally, the property is advantageous for pet owners, offering nearby grooming services and outdoor spaces, ensuring both comfort and convenience.

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

9.0
Excellent
81 Halsey Street is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Outdoor space
  • Walk-in closet

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bed 1 Bath2 bed1 bath700 sqft$2,350 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to 81 Halsey Street a meticulously restored brownstone with exposed brick, high ceilings, and modern kitchens featuring stainless steel GE appliances, granite countertops, and soft-close cabinets. Located on Newark's premier street, Halsey Street, filled with restaurants and coffeehouses. Close to universities and public transport. Experience the perfect blend of historic charm, modern comfort, and an unbeatable location. Schedule a viewing today!

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Amenities for 81 Halsey Street

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood FloorWalk-in Closet

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Communal Outdoor AreaOutdoor Space
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

One-time. Agent application fee

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REQUIRED FEES

Deposit

One-time. Refundable: 100%. Security Deposit

$3,375

Base Rent

Monthly rent payment

$2,350

OPTIONAL FEES

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Small Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 cat max. | Restrictions: None

$100

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet

$150

Small Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 small dog max. | Restrictions: Small - Medium sized dogs.

$50

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet

$250

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Building details

Property details

Units2
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About 81 Halsey Street

HomeApartments in NewarkNewark Central Business District 81 Halsey Street

Welcome to 81 Halsey Street a meticulously restored brownstone with exposed brick, high ceilings, and modern kitchens featuring stainless steel GE appliances, granite countertops, and soft-close cabinets. Located on Newark's premier street, Halsey Street, filled with restaurants and coffeehouses. Close to universities and public transport. Experience the perfect blend of historic charm, modern comfort, and an unbeatable location. Schedule a viewing today!


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.
9.0
/10
Excellent
81 Halsey Street is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 81 Halsey Street
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.
81 Halsey Street 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.
81 Halsey Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 81 Halsey Street 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.
81 Halsey 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·8A 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.
Anyone looking for quality at a great value will find 81 Halsey Street to be an attractive option. Renters can also rely on this rental to provide them with accurate information they need to find the living experience they desire.
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.

81 Halsey Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 11 pet supply stores 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 81 Halsey Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Newark Central Business District

2-bedroom apartments at 81 Halsey Street cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Newark Central Business District.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Newark Central Business District
Newark
A table of studio rental data trends in Newark
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,256
December 2023$1,432
January 2024$1,415
February 2024$1,250
March 2024$1,386
April 2024$1,838
May 2024$1,575
June 2024$1,465
July 2024$1,318
August 2024$1,452
September 2024$1,412
October 2024$1,318
November 2024$1,512
December 2024$1,462
January 2025$1,523
February 2025$1,593
March 2025$1,640
April 2025$1,643
May 2025$1,475
June 2025$1,450
July 2025$1,350
August 2025$1,300
September 2025$1,280
October 2025$1,250
A table of studio rental data trends in Newark Central Business District
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,750
January 2024$1,965
February 2024$1,700
March 2024$1,973
April 2024$2,006
May 2024$1,830
June 2024$1,858
July 2024$1,876
August 2024$1,870
September 2024$2,101
October 2024$2,100
November 2024$2,100
December 2024$2,118
January 2025$2,105
February 2025$2,086
March 2025$2,059
April 2025$2,050
May 2025$2,088
June 2025$2,074
July 2025$2,100
August 2025$2,114
September 2025$2,125
October 2025$2,199

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$94,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $94,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,350.
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Schools near 81 Halsey Street

McKinley School

1 colonnade pl

newark, NJ, 7104

PK, K-8Public
C

Lafayette Street Elementary School

205 lafayette st

newark, NJ, 7105

PK, K-8Public
C

Quitman Street School

21 quitman st

newark, NJ, 7103

PK, K-8Public
C

Oliver Street School

86 oliver st

newark, NJ, 7105

PK, K-8Public
C+

Franklin School

42 park ave

newark, NJ, 7104

PK, K-8Public
C
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Getting around Newark near 81 Halsey St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 81 Halsey St, Newark

Groceries

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

Shopping

8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

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 5-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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