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638 N 5th St

Newark, NJ 07107

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638 N 5th St

Newark, NJ 07107
638 N 5th St in Newark, NJ - Building Photo

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • 1 Bedroom

    4 - 638 N 5th St

    $1,950

    1 Bed, 1 Bath
    Available Aug 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitDeposit
    $1,950August 1, 20264 - 638 N 5th St$2,925

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Hardwood Floors

    Outdoor Space

    • Fenced Lot

    About This Listing

    Property Id: 2561422 Welcome to 638 N. 5th Street - Rear Unit, a beautifully upgraded split-level 1-bedroom apartment with a spacious second-floor loft located in Newark’s desirable North Ward (07107). This unique rear-unit apartment offers added privacy and a peaceful residential feel while still being close to transportation, parks, shopping, and dining. Featuring a thoughtfully renovated interior, the unit includes modern luxury vinyl plank flooring, an updated kitchen with dishwasher and built-in microwave, stylish bathroom fixtures, a newer energy-efficient furnace, and a smart thermostat for year-round comfort. The versatile loft space is perfect for a home office, guest area, lounge, or creative workspace, giving the apartment a modern and flexible layout ideal for today’s lifestyle. One of the standout features of this property is the beautifully maintained shared courtyard featuring a relaxing waterfall, herb garden, and communal seating area — a rare outdoor retreat in the heart of the city. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station and near the scenic Branch Brook Park, this location offers easy commuting access along with nearby recreation and entertainment. Landlord pays: • Hot Water • Cold Water/Sewer • Trash Removal Tenant pays: • Gas • Electric If you are looking for a stylish, private, and well-maintained apartment with unique amenities and character, this is a must-see. Schedule your tour today before it’s gone.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,950

    Deposit

    • $2,925 deposit

    Fees & Policies

    The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

    Required Fees

    One-Time Basics

    Due at Move-In
    Security Deposit - RefundableiCharged Per Unit.$2925

    Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

    Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

    Contact Info

    Listed by:
    Seamus Nally
  • 2 Bedrooms

    638 N 5th St

    $1,950

    2 Beds, 1 Bath
    Available Aug 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitDeposit
    $1,950August 1, 2026638 N 5th St$2,925

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator

    Outdoor Space

    • Patio

    About This Listing

    Welcome to 638 N. 5th Street – Rear Unit, a beautifully updated split-level 1-bedroom apartment with a spacious second-floor loft, located in a well-maintained owner-occupied quadruplex in Newark's desirable North Ward (07107). This is not a standard 1-bedroom. 638 N 5th Street, Apt. 4 is a split-level rear unit — private, self-contained, and one of a kind in this neighborhood. You enter through a courtyard that has to be seen in person: flagstone pavers, a flowing koi pond with granite surround, a pergola with outdoor dining, herb garden planters, and mature arborvitae for complete privacy. Inside: a renovation-grade kitchen with white shaker cabinets, 5-burner gas range, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. Dark LVP flooring throughout. Board-and-batten paneling. An ornamental tin ceiling in the bedroom that belongs in a design magazine. The 2nd-floor loft is your primary bedroom — spacious, multi-windowed, and anchored by a walk-in closet with double rod and shelving. Davenport Light Rail is a 5-minute walk — direct to Newark Penn Station for PATH and NJ Transit. Branch Brook Park, New Jersey's largest county park, is also 5 minutes away. Owner-occupied 4-unit building with a professional community averaging 2–4 years of tenancy. Security cameras. Bike storage. Landlord pays hot water, cold water/sewer, and trash. Tenant pays gas and electric. Smart thermostat and window treatments included. No smoking · Max 2 occupants · 12-month lease · 2x monthly rent verifiable income required · No prior evictions Showings by appointment only — contact TWP Property Solutions to schedule.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,950

    Deposit

    • $2,925 deposit

    Fees & Policies

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Cats
    Allowed
    Dogs
    Allowed

    Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

    Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

    Contact Info

Features and Amenities

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
Google Map

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638 N 5th St, Newark, NJ 07107

Getting Around

  • 90 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

    All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 90 / 100 Exceptional public transit

    Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

  • 60 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 50 / 100 Fairly car friendly

    Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Scores provided by Local Logic details

Getting to Know the Area

  • 90 / 100 Restaurants

    Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Cafes

    Variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Nightlife

    Several bars within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Shopping

    Wide variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Noise Level

    Few sources of noise nearby

Scores provided by Local Logic

New Jersey Social Services Information

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 638 N 5th St.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

The American Numismatics Society

75 Varick Street, 11th floor
20 minute drive / 9.65 miles away

Brooklyn Heights Promenade

Columbia Heights
23 minute drive / 10.81 miles away

Atlantic Avenue Tunnel

Atlantic Avenue & Court Street
24 minute drive / 11.28 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Staples

135 Bloomfield Ave
2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

Walgreens

453 Kearny Ave
5 minute drive / 1.71 miles away

Walgreen's

508 Main St
5 minute drive / 1.91 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Bloomfield College

467 Franklin St
5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away

New Jersey Institute of Technology

University Heights
5 minute drive / 1.93 miles away

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Newark Campus

249 University Avenue
5 minute drive / 1.94 miles away

Groceries

Shoprite

533 Main St
4 minute drive / 2.04 miles away

Seabra Foods

178-210 Schuyler Ave
4 minute drive / 2.12 miles away

Whole Foods

701 Bloomfield Ave
8 minute drive / 4.03 miles away

Hospitals

Clara Maass Medical Center

1 Clara Maass Dr
3 minute drive / 1.11 miles away

Saint Michael's Medical Center

111 Central Avenue
5 minute drive / 1.89 miles away

East Orange General Hospital

300 Central Ave
4 minute drive / 2.08 miles away

Military Bases

Military Ocean Terminal

18 minute drive / 8.45 miles away

Governors Island Support Center

21 minute drive / 10.12 miles away

Naval Station NY Stapleton Site

24 minute drive / 11.22 miles away

Restaurants and Dining

French Roast

78 W. 11th Street
21 minute drive / 9.86 miles away

Rice to Riches

37 Spring Street
21 minute drive / 10.2 miles away

Lombardi's

32 Spring St
21 minute drive / 10.21 miles away

Shopping Centers

Bloomfield Avenue Plaza

451-461 Bloomfield Ave
1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away

Bloomfield Plaza

107-135 Bloomfield Ave
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Franklin Square Mall

8-10 Franklin St
2 minute drive / 0.92 miles away

638 N 5th St has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.

Transit Stations

Davenport Avenue-Grove Street - Newark Penn Station

1 Davenport Ave
1 minute drive / 0.18 miles away

Bloomfield Avenue-Grove Street - Newark Penn Station

310 Bloomfield Ave
1 minute drive / 0.32 miles away

Silver Lake-Grove Street - Newark Penn Station

193 Belmont Ave
2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Ward 2

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Newark Studio Apartments $2,080$1,050$4,195
Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,355$684$7,591
Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,819$820$8,770
Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,617$949$8,500
Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,969$1,885$6,000
Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments $4,183$900$10,000+
Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments $5,000$5,000$5,000

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