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  • 20 Brookdale Ave

    Newark, NJ 07106

    Apartment building
    1-3 beds

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    3 bedroom 1 bath apartment newark nj for rent $2500, 1 parking space included Small pets allowed 1st month rent 1.5 security 1 month broker fee 620 credit score and 2.5x income 1 year $200 pet fee

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    Appliances
    • Oven
    Flooring
    • Hardwood

    Neighborhood: Lower Vailsburg

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    • Community Vibe
      Strong neighborhood connections and community events foster a friendly atmosphere.
      Green Spaces
      Scenic trails and gardens with private, less-crowded natural escapes.
      Transit Access
      Convenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.
      Commuter Friendly
      Streamlined routes and connections make daily commuting simple.
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    Anchored by Vailsburg, Ivy Hill, and the West Side, 07106 blends tree-lined streets and early-20th-century homes with a lively main corridor along South Orange Avenue. You’ll find Caribbean, West African, and Latin eateries, coffee stops in nearby South Orange like Blue Hippo Coffee and Starbucks, everyday shopping at Springfield Avenue Marketplace (ShopRite, LA Fitness), and small groceries and bakeries throughout the neighborhood. Parks are a highlight—Vailsburg Park, West Side Park, and Ivy Hill Park offer ballfields, playgrounds, and leafy paths that are great for dog walks and weekend picnics, with South Mountain Reservation a short drive away. The area has a strong community vibe with long-time residents, families, and Seton Hall–adjacent renters; summers are warm and humid, winters bring occasional snow, and fall is crisp. Zillow market trends show a recent median rent around $2,000 per month, with typical listings ranging roughly $1,600–$2,500. Buses and nearby South Orange and East Orange stations make NYC and Newark commutes straightforward; GSP, I-78, and I-280 are close.

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

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    Very Walkable
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    Good Transit
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    Bikeable

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 20 Brookdale Ave?

    20 Brookdale Ave has a walk score of 82, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of 20 Brookdale Ave?

    20 Brookdale Ave has a transit score of 54, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to 20 Brookdale Ave?

    The schools assigned to 20 Brookdale Ave include Lincoln Elementary School, West Side High School, and Central High School.

    What neighborhood is 20 Brookdale Ave in?

    20 Brookdale Ave is in the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood in Newark, NJ.