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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor area
  • Spacious living room and bedroom
  • Stylish tile backsplash
  • Large laundry room

Location

154 Union Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070, USA
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Management

St. Lukes Place Management

Leasing office

(212) 427-5200

Property Overview

Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes receives a strong overall rating of 8.3 from Zumper, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, which earn a high rating of 9 out of 10. The property is conveniently located near top-rated schools and includes desirable features such as an elevator, spacious living areas, and a large outdoor area. Additionally, it is recognized for its pet-friendly environment, being close to parks and pet services, contributing to an elevated quality of life for residents.

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, Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

SM1BD (BA)1 bed1 bath520 sqft$2,100 /mo1 unit availableNewly renovated 1-bedroom apartment in a mid-rise elevator building in Rutherford. Brand-new luxury kitchen with granite countertops, modern cabinets, stylish tile backsplash, new flooring, stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher and above-range microwave), brand new lighting, and more. Completely modernized bathroom with subway tile and new black matte fixtures. Beautiful and classic hardwood floors throughout the apartment. The newly renovated apartment is in a truly gorgeous & historic building with a number of amenities, including a large laundry room, Amazon Hub locker, outdoor area, and an elevator. Street parking is available. Common area hallways and exterior landscaping around the property are in the process of being updated and modernized. Fantastic location in Rutherford close to all the shops and restaurants. The building is also a short walk away from the beautiful downtown area of Rutherford and its many shops and restaurants. Come see Berkeley Arms and enjoy a community that combines modern needs and a classical style. ** Pictures are from a similar unit, the current apartment is under renovation till 11/22**
RG2BD (BA)2 bed1 bath950 sqft$2,475 /mo1 unit availableNewly renovated 2-bedroom apartment located on Union Ave in Rutherford. Updated kitchen with quartz countertops, modern cabinets, stylish blue tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher and above-range hood), LED lighting, and more. Completely updated bathroom with subway tile and new black matte fixtures. Queen sized bedrooms with a closet in each. Beautifully restored hardwood floors throughout the apartment. Historic building with a shared laundry room, Amazon Hub Locker, and an elevator. Pet Policy: $40 pet rent monthly, 1 time $350 pet fee, and 2 pets maximum. *Breed restrictions apply* Street parking only. Fantastic location in Rutherford close to shops, restaurants, and NJ transit bus stop right in front. Verifiable income and good credit required. *No Broker Fees*

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Amenities for Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot WaterTrash

Appliances

OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundrySewer
Shared Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

Garbage
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Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

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About Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes

HomeApartments in Rutherford Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes

Renovated 1-bedroom apartment available on Union Avenue in Rutherford. Features modern kitchen with butcher-block countertops, shaker cabinets, stylish tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and LED lighting. Spacious living room and bedroom. Subway tiled bathroom with black matte fixtures. Original hardwood floors throughout. A truly gorgeous community & historic building with a large laundry room, Amazon Hub locker, outdoor area, and elevator. Pet Friendly with breed restrictions. Fantastic location in Rutherford close to all the shops and restaurants. The building is also a short walk away from the beautiful downtown area of Rutherford. Come see Berkeley Arms and enjoy a community that combines modern needs and a classical style. Resident is responsible electric & gas. 1 year lease only. Pet Friendly with breed restrictions. Verifiable income and credit required. *No Broker Fee*


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, Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes 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 Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes
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.
Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes 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.
Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes 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, Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes 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.
Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes 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 Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes 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.

Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes is great for:

Pet owners

  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 16 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile

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 Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 260 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Rutherford

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 2% lower than 1-bedrooms in Rutherford.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes to be 8% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Rutherford.

Median rents as of Mar 8 2025.
Rutherford
A table of studio rental data trends in Rutherford
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,395
March 2024$2,097
April 2024$1,800
June 2024$1,362
July 2024$1,350
August 2024$1,350
September 2024$1,350
October 2024$1,350
November 2024$1,350
December 2024$1,350
January 2025$1,350
February 2025$1,350
March 2025$1,350

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Can I afford to live at 154 Union Ave?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$84,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $84,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,100.
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Schools near Berkeley Arms Apartment Homes

Washington School

89 wood st

rutherford, NJ, 7070

PK, 1-3Public
A

Lincoln School

414 montross ave

rutherford, NJ, 7070

PK, K-3Public
A

Pierrepont School

70 e pierrepont ave

rutherford, NJ, 7070

4-6Public
A
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Getting around Rutherford near 154 Union Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

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

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 154 Union Ave, Rutherford

Groceries

6/10
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

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-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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