Ken Gardens Apartments in Cliffwood, NJ

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The office Hours for Ken Gardens are: Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ,Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ,Wednesday 9:00 am–7:00 pm ,Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ,Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ,Saturday Closed,Sunday Closed,

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Ken Gardens

400 Matawan Ave
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 724-0013

1–2 Bedrooms
$1,849-$2,334 Pricing
762–900 Square Feet

Rent Specials

Summer Special! $1000 Off 1st Month's Rent! + Pay ONLY $199 Security Deposit! *Qualified applicants-Select Units ONLY-Must move in by 8/31/2026

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About Ken Gardens

Located just minutes from Cliffwood Beach and Keyport, Ken Gardens in Aberdeen Township, NJ boasts a premier address for both business and leisure. Enjoy coming home to your private apartment home with a separate entrance, large balcony and spacious, sunny floor plan. Each of our beautifully appointed one and two bedroom Aberdeen Township apartments features a formal dining room and large entertainment sized living room. In addition, our community is proudly pet friendly and includes family friendly amenities including basketball and tennis courts, and an attractive on-site playground.

Ken Gardens is located in the Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown Neighborhood and 07721 Zip code of Cliffwood, NJ. This community is professionally managed by Jersey Central Management

Unique Features and Amenities

24-Hour Maintenance Emergency Available
Easy Commute via Routes 34,35, 36, NJ Tpke, GSP
Entertainment sized Living Rooms
Excellent School District
Formal Dining Room or Eat-in Kitchen (select units)
Individual Heat Control
Large Floor plans
Mini and Vertical Blinds
Minutes to Matawan Train Station to NYC!
NEAR THE JERSEY SHORE!
NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS
On-Site Recycling
Semi-Private Entrances
Semi-Private Exterior Entrances

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Office Hours

Monday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am–7:00 pm
Thursday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Ken Gardens offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,849 and having 762–900 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms

1 Bedroom Oak

From $1,849

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 762 sq ft

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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
$1,999	Available Now	158D	762	View Details Below
$1,999	Available Now	124F	762	View Details Below
$1,849	September 10, 2026	022A	762	View Details Below

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High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

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$1,849 - $1,999

Unit 158D Amenities and Features

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High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

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Unit Price

$1,999

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Model Price Range

$1,849 - $1,999

Unit 124F Amenities and Features

Features

High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

Unit 124F Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,999

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Model Price Range

$1,849 - $1,999

Unit 022A Amenities and Features

Features

High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

Unit 022A Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,849

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Model Price Range

$1,849 - $1,999

1 Bedroom Spruce

From $1,884

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 800 sq ft

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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
$1,924	Available Now	386B	800	View Details Below
$1,984	Available Now	300A	800	View Details Below
$1,884	September 10, 2026	358A	800	View Details Below

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High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

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Model Price Range

$1,884 - $1,984

Unit 386B Amenities and Features

Features

High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

Unit 386B Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,924

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,884 - $1,984

Unit 300A Amenities and Features

Features

High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

Unit 300A Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,984

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,884 - $1,984

Unit 358A Amenities and Features

Features

High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

Unit 358A Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,884

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,884 - $1,984

2 Bedrooms
2 Bedroom Pine
$2,334
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ft
Available Now
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$2,334 Available Now 330A 900
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Smoke Free
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$2,334
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$2,334
Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom Pine$2,3342 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 900 sq ftAvailable Now
2 Bedroom Pine - Floorplan
Apartment Unit: 330AApartment Model: 2 Bedroom Pine$2,3342 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 900 sq ftAvailable Now

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$2,334	Available Now	330A	900

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.

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1BR, 1BA - 762SF Oak

1BR, 1BA - 800SF Spruce

Property Information

282 Units
2 Stories
Built in 1969

Lease Terms

12 mo

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Fees and 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.

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Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application: Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat: One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$300.00; Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$25.00
Dog: Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$50.00; One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$300.00

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Parking Fees

Surface Lot: Parking DepositiMax of 1. Charged per vehicle.$0.00; Parking FeeiMax of 1. Charged Per Vehicle.$0.00/mo

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.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

24-Hour Maintenance Emergency Available
Easy Commute via Routes 34,35, 36, NJ Tpke, GSP
Entertainment sized Living Rooms
Excellent School District
Formal Dining Room or Eat-in Kitchen (select units)
Individual Heat Control
Large Floor plans
Mini and Vertical Blinds
Minutes to Matawan Train Station to NYC!
NEAR THE JERSEY SHORE!
NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS
On-Site Recycling
Semi-Private Entrances
Semi-Private Exterior Entrances

On-Site Services

Maintenance On Site
Property Manager On Site
Recycling
24 Hour Access
Laundry Facilities

Community Features

Walk Up

Outdoor Features

Picnic Area

Recreation and Fitness

Tennis Court
Basketball Court
Playground

Interior Features

Balcony
Ceiling Fans
High Speed Internet Access
Cable Ready
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Eat In Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator

Living Area Features

Dining Room

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Getting Around

40 / 100 Fairly walkable
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
30 / 100 Limited public transit
Transit is available for some trips
40 / 100 Fairly bikeable
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation
100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

70 / 100 Restaurants
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes
60 / 100 Cafes
Variety of cafés within a few minutes
40 / 100 Nightlife
Some bars within walking distance
40 / 100 Shopping
Several shops within walking distance
70 / 100 Parks
Large amount of park space nearby
60 / 100 Noise Level
Few sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Gardens

Where is Ken Gardens located?

Ken Gardens is located at 400 Matawan Ave near the Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown area of Cliffwood, NJ

What is the current rent range at Ken Gardens?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Ken Gardens currently range from $1,849 to $2,334

When is the leasing office open?

The office Hours for Ken Gardens are
Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am–7:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Ken Gardens is: Summer Special! $1000 Off 1st Month's Rent! + Pay ONLY $199 Security Deposit! *Qualified applicants-Select Units ONLY-Must move in by 8/31/2026.

New Jersey Social Services Information

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Not worth the aggravation

July 2, 2025 - Review from Apartments.com

The parking is an absolute nightmare depending on which building you live in. I’ve called the office about this and they pretty much said that they can’t do anything about it and there should be 2 spots per apartment. There are residents that have 3 cars, work vans or guests and leaves little parking for the other tenants. If you don’t get in the parking lot by 7-8pm you’re beat and have to park very far away from your building and walk through the dark parking lot late at night. By the time my ...

lease is up I will have paid them close to $50k for 2 years and can’t even park my car close to my apartment. It’s absolutely ridiculous and even though they know this is an issue they refuse to give each apartment 1 assigned space. If you want to have a social life and a parking spot when you get home this isn’t the place for you. It’s a shame cause the apartments are cute and the maintenance guys are great!

Great Property Manager/Great Maintenance

December 18, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com

I lived in Ken Gardens for 4 years. Janet and Dawn were great to work with and they were both very proactive with any complaint I made. Maintenance was also great and responded very quickly whenever I had an issue with my apartment. The issues I had were due to other tenants but I always felt Janet had my back as there were 2 times I had to contact the office due to any neighbor issues. For the most part, the apartment complex was quiet and the apartment was pretty decent. This is a good ...

apartment for someone looking for their first apartment.

Great staff. Great location

July 2, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com

Dawn and Janet were a pleasure to work with. We just signed our lease for the second time. We are in a basic older molder apartment which it isn’t bad but has it flaws but we didn’t wanna get an upgraded one due to we will be eventually buying a house. But the upgrades units are really nice. The maintenance guys are amazing here. Very nice and get the job done quickly. They’re always cleaning the grounds. On NYE they leave a party package on everyone’s doors which was real generous. The walls ...

are thin but lucky our unit isn’t loud. When we were looking at reviews before we signed the lease a few people complain there electric (everything is electric)in the 2-300’s I guess they let things run all day because summer time ours run $30-$50 and winter $70-$120. Another great thing is the location!! Everything you need is near by.

Property Manager Responded

October 26, 2021

Thank you so much for the wonderful review of our community - we sincerely appreciate it! It is always nice to hear great things about our on-site team members and we love the fact that you enjoyed the bag of New Year's Eve goodie! Thank you for choosing to make Ken Gardens your home! JCMLiving Resident Services Team

Horrible Parking

April 30, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com

No assigned parking. No speed bumps. Constant speeding. Doesn't care, states illegal for them to have speed bumps added. Onsite laundry is disgusting states its leased so not responsible. Smells and you can see the mold.

Property Manager Responded

May 25, 2021

We are sorry to read that you have concerns. Our on-site team works hard to provide the best apartment community for our valued Residents. We assure you, we do care deeply about the well-being of our Residents. We have checked with local authorities and it is illegal for us to install speed bumps - we do have speed limits posted and it is our intention that our Residents and their guests obey them. Our laundry center, which is only a few years old, is cleaned daily by a member of our team. If you ever go in to use it and find it in an unacceptable condition, please stop in, call or email the on-site office, they will send someone over to take care of it as soon as possible. Please never hesitate to contact the office should you have any concerns. Thank you for making Ken Gardens your home! JCMLiving Resident Services Team

Will lie to get you in, then take your deposit when you move out

May 4, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com

My biggest issue is with the administration. They lied to us about the carpets not being in good condition and took almost all of our security deposit while at the beginning of our contract Janet stated they always replace carpets for each new tenant. Our carpets were vacuumed, not stained in great condition and if they replaced them anyway then why charge us? Nobody ever mentioned they will deduct that from us and they never bothered giving us a call back. I'm still waiting for a refund for my ...

security deposit. I know I can't blame a whole company for the actions of a few but I won't allow us to be conned out of our hard earned money. Janet was extremely nice before we signed out lease then her tone changed to completely rude and nasty when we politely asked her about this issue. I will pursue my rightful reimbursement for my deposit relentlessly. What should catch your eye is that every 1 star comment of real experiences complain about Janet and Dawn while every 5 star review praises them both by name. It seems to me that every negative review they get a friend to post them a 5 star one to "even out" the bad reviews. I would hope Corporate will take notice and address issues.

Don't recommend

October 24, 2019 - Review from Apartments.com

During our first tour we made it clear to Dawn that the fact that they allow pets was a major factor as to why we chose this complex. We began our adoption application process and she's been of no help. Lease states pets are not allowed without written consent of the landlord. I called to get the written consent and Dawn refused by saying "we don't provide letters, ever". I wasn't going to be approved without that letter so I begged 3 times because it's what the lease requires, she gave in to ...

sending an email with me in copy and didn't sound happy at all about it. There are tons of breed restrictions (24 to be exact) as well as weight restrictions (45lbs limit). Not sure who exactly did it but Dawn or Janet jeopardized our chances of getting approved by calling back one of the organizations we really wanted to adopt from and told them we are only allowed dogs 20lbs and under. Spiteful. We were quickly removed from the list and we have a voicemail to prove it. There are several dogs in the complex well above 45lbs and well within the restricted breeds, they don't seem to have a problem with those. Let's not forget the dog poop everywhere you walk, smells terrible too. I saw they claimed to have addressed the parked cars issue, that's not true. There are cars that have not moved an inch since we moved in (going on 2 months). During my first walk through, Dawn told my boyfriend and I the carpet was brand new, just installed. We had an incident where the carpet in my son's room had burn Mark's all over and reeked of smoke, Janet came to check it out and told me the carpet was "only 2 years old". And lastly, pictures online are an apartment from another world. Definitely a sample one. Monthly rent listed online is simply to catch your eye... prices are well above what's listed.

Do not move here

December 17, 2018 - Review from Apartments.com

This is the worst apartment complex I have ever lived in. The lady Janet at the front is the most disrespectful woman I have ever met. They do not fix anything you ask them to and will try to charge you extra fees hoping you will not notice. I do not recommend this apartment to anyone.

Highly Recommend

October 19, 2017 - Review from Apartments.com

Moved here from NYC, I took an apartment that was not upgraded because my goal was to save for 1 year before purchasing a home. The apartment was in great condition, new carpets and fresh paint before moving in, the walls are a bit thin so you can hear your neighbors however nothing to complain about, I had great neighbors above me. Not a walking community but everything you can possible need is a very short drive if not available via delivery. I truly enjoyed my year at Ken Gardens, staff is ...

amazing here, the service you receive from the management office is unheard of in NYC so a special thank you to Janet, Dawn, Jose and Zebi, true community gems.

don't recommend

October 9, 2017 - Review from Apartments.com

I moved here a little while ago and I'm starting to regret it. The "upgrades" they do to some of the apartments do not make up for the fact that the buildings are extremely old. There are cracks in the walls and the smell of mold in the common hallways. The thin walls are exemplified because not many of the other tenants are considerate when it comes to noise. Music blasting and dogs barking at odd hours of the night are commonplace. The few bright spots come from the management as well as the ...

maintenance workers who are always working to make improvements to the complex. But, this does not cover up the other exorbitant negatives that come with living here. I'm currently saving up to break my lease and move to one of the newer complexes opening up in the area. I suggest everyone do the same.

Quiet, clean and pet friendly

September 26, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com

I have been at my apartment for the last three years. I have lived all over the state and always had something to complain about; noisy neighbors, no parking, incompetent management, rent too high for the amount of space. Normal irritants. I don't plan on leaving Ken Gardens any time soon. Close to a train station, the parkway, 287, turnpike, basically all major roadways that matter to a commuter. Middle school is right across the street, and there's convenience stores and food markets within ...

walking distance. Most important to me; they are animal friendly. I have seen all too many times good pets going to shelters because the owners have to move and weren't allowed to take them. If you are looking to move somewhere nice, great location, helpful timely staff and bring your purrs and woofs? Look no further. I didn't have to.

Cliffwood Ave School

Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

422 CLIFFWOOD AVENUE

Public School - Grades PK-5 (358 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away

Matawan Aberdeen Mid School

Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

469 MATAWAN AVENUE

Public School - Grades 6-8 (835 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

Lloyd Road Elementary School

Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

401 LLOYD ROAD

Public School - Grades K-5 (519 Students)

In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Ken Gardens.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

945 State Route 34

4 minute drive / 2.25 miles away

Shoprite

318 Lloyd Rd

6 minute drive / 3.11 miles away

Kohl's

1043 Highway 9

7 minute drive / 3.46 miles away

Groceries

Shoprite

318 Lloyd Rd

6 minute drive / 3.11 miles away

Aldi

623 Texas Rd

13 minute drive / 6.51 miles away

Lidl

651 State Route 18

17 minute drive / 8.32 miles away

Hospitals

Bayshore Medical Center

727 N Beers St

6 minute drive / 3.14 miles away

Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy Division

530 New Brunswick Ave

12 minute drive / 6.03 miles away

Jfk Medical Center

65 James Street

22 minute drive / 10.28 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Charles Wood

27 minute drive / 13.03 miles away

Fort Monmouth

27 minute drive / 13.05 miles away

Ken Gardens has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Cliffwood Studio Apartments	$2,130	$2,130	$2,130
Cliffwood 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,158	$735	$3,076
Cliffwood 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,779	$1,449	$3,585
Cliffwood 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,220	$1,698	$3,897
2 Bedroom Homes	$2,661	$2,100	$3,000
3 Bedroom Homes	$3,365	$2,700	$4,500
4 Bedroom Homes	$3,900	$3,900	$3,900

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1 Bedroom Oak

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