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- 1–2 Bedrooms
- $1,814-$2,349Pricing
- 750–900Square Feet
Rent Specials
Black Friday Special! $1000 Off 1st Months Rent! + Pay ONLY $199 Security Deposit! *Qualified applicants-Select Units ONLY-Must move in by 11/30/2025
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
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Ken Gardens offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,814 and having 750–900 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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1 Bedroom Spruce
From $1,814
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $2,014 Available Now 296B 800 $2,049 Available Now 316A 800 $1,814 Available Now 342B 800 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $1,814 - $2,049
Unit 296B Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- $2,014
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- $1,814 - $2,049
Unit 316A Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- $2,049
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- $1,814 - $2,049
Unit 342B Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- $1,814
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- $1,814 - $2,049
Apartment Model: 1 Bedroom SpruceFrom $1,8141 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
1 Bedroom Spruce - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 296BApartment Model: 1 Bedroom Spruce$2,0141 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 316AApartment Model: 1 Bedroom Spruce$2,0491 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 342BApartment Model: 1 Bedroom Spruce$1,8141 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800 sq ftAvailable Now1 Bedroom Oak
From $1,814
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,814 Available Now 018A 762 $2,014 Available Now 070E 762 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $1,814 - $2,014
Unit 018A Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $1,814
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- $1,814 - $2,014
Unit 070E Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $2,014
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- $1,814 - $2,014
Apartment Model: 1 Bedroom OakFrom $1,8141 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
1 Bedroom Oak - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 018AApartment Model: 1 Bedroom Oak$1,8141 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 070EApartment Model: 1 Bedroom Oak$2,0141 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable Now1 Bedroom Holly
From $1,899
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 750 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,899 Available Now 011A 750 $1,999 Available Now 155D 750 $2,049 Available Now 063B 750 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $1,899 - $2,049
Unit 011A Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $1,899
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- $1,899 - $2,049
Unit 155D Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $1,999
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- $1,899 - $2,049
Unit 063B Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $2,049
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- $1,899 - $2,049
Apartment Model: 1 Bedroom HollyFrom $1,8991 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 750 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
1 Bedroom Holly - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 011AApartment Model: 1 Bedroom Holly$1,8991 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 750 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 155DApartment Model: 1 Bedroom Holly$1,9991 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 750 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 063BApartment Model: 1 Bedroom Holly$2,0491 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 750 sq ftAvailable Now2 Bedrooms
2 Bedroom Pine
$2,349
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ftAvailable January 10, 2026Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,349 January 10, 2026 328A 900 Unit 328A Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $2,349
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- $2,349
Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom Pine$2,3492 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 900 sq ftAvailable January 10, 2026![]()
2 Bedroom Pine - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 328AApartment Model: 2 Bedroom Pine$2,3492 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 900 sq ftAvailable January 10, 2026
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Property Information
- 282 Units
- 2 Stories
- Built in 1969
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Lease Terms
- 12 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.
Required Fees
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$50
Other Fees
Pet Fees
- One-Time Pet Fee$300
- Monthly Pet Fee$25
- One-Time Pet Fee$300
- Monthly Pet Fee$50
- 2 Pet Limit
- 2 Pet Limit
- 45 Lb Weight Limit
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Parking Fees
- Parking Deposit$0
- Parking Fee$0
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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
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
Map
400 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ 07721
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By Appointment
| 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–4:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $1,814 to $2,349
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–4:00 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: Black Friday Special! $1000 Off 1st Months Rent! + Pay ONLY $199 Security Deposit! *Qualified applicants-Select Units ONLY-Must move in by 11/30/2025.
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Renters Reviews and Ratings
Not worth the aggravation
July 2, 2025The 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!Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Great Property Manager/Great Maintenance
December 18, 2021I 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.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Great staff. Great location
July 2, 2021Dawn 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, 2021Thank 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
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Horrible Parking
April 30, 2021No 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, 2021We 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
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Will lie to get you in, then take your deposit when you move out
May 4, 2020My 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.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Don't recommend
October 24, 2019During 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.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Do not move here
December 17, 2018This 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.Review from Apartments.com
Highly Recommend
October 19, 2017Moved 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.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
don't recommend
October 9, 2017I 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.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Quiet, clean and pet friendly
September 26, 2015I 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.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Cliffwood Ave School
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional
422 CLIFFWOOD AVENUE
Public School - Grades PK-3 (360 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away
Matawan Aberdeen Mid School
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional
469 MATAWAN AVENUE
Public School - Grades 6-8 (847 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
Matawan Reg High School
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional
450 ATLANTIC AVENUE
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1146 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.9 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
Autozone
1215 State Route 36
5 minute drive / 2.49 miles away
Shoprite
318 Lloyd Rd
6 minute drive / 3.11 miles away
Colleges and Universities
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
Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy Division
530 New Brunswick Ave
12 minute drive / 6.03 miles away
Military Bases
Camp Charles Wood
27 minute drive / 13.03 miles away
Fort Monmouth
27 minute drive / 13.05 miles away
Shopping Centers
Ken Gardens has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.
Transit Stations
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $735 | $2,709 |
| Cliffwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $1,470 | $3,400 |
| Cliffwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,698 | $3,395 |
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