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261 Ridge St Apartments

(631) 994-1580
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Newark, NJ 07104

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261 Ridge St

Newark, NJ 07104
(631) 994-1580
261 Ridge St in Newark, NJ - Building Photo

About 261 Ridge St

*NO BROKER FEE & NEW APPLIANCES* Welcome to 261 Ridge St, located in Forest Hill, Newark! Enjoy a spacious living room, 3 bedrooms, and brand-new kitchen appliances. 5-minute walking distance to the bus stop, 10-minute walk to the Bloomfield Ave train station, and a few blocks away from Branch Brook Park. Security Deposit: 1.5x Background Check: Required, fee paid by applicant Income: 2.5x No pets/smoking prohibited. Owner pays for water and sewer. Tenant pays for gas and electric. -No pets/smoking prohibited. -Owner pays for water and sewer. -Tenant pays for gas and electric.

261 Ridge St is located in the Forest Hill Neighborhood and 07104 Zip code of Newark, NJ.

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

261 Ridge St offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,450 and having 1,000–1,200 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • 1 Bedroom

    $1,450

    Total Monthly Price

    261 Ridge St, Unit #3

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1000 sq ft
    $2,000 depositAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $1,450Available Now#31000$2,000
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Unit #3 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free
    • Washer/Dryer Hookup

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Kitchen

    Unit #3 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $1,450Total Monthly Price
      Base Rent: $1,450
      Required Monthly Fees: None
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $2,000 deposit
  • 3 Bedrooms

    $2,300

    Total Monthly Price

    261 Ridge St, Unit #2

    3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1200 sq ft
    $3,450 depositAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $2,300Available Now#21200$3,450
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Unit #2 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free
    • Washer/Dryer Hookup

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Kitchen

    Unit #2 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,300Total Monthly Price
      Base Rent: $2,300
      Required Monthly Fees: None
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $3,450 deposit

    Unit Description

    *NO BROKER FEE & NEW APPLIANCES* Welcome to 261 Ridge St, located in Forest Hill, Newark! Enjoy a spacious living room, 3 bedrooms, and brand-new kitchen appliances. 5-minute walking distance to the bus stop, 10-minute walk to the Bloomfield Ave train station, and a few blocks away from Branch Brook Park. Security Deposit: 1.5x Background Check: Required, fee paid by applicant Income: 2.5x No pets/smoking prohibited. Owner pays for water and sewer. Tenant pays for gas and electric. -No pets/smoking prohibited. -Owner pays for water and sewer. -Tenant pays for gas and electric.

Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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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Property Information

  • 2 Units

Lease Terms

  • 12 Month Lease

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

No Pets Allowed

Parking Info and Fees

Street

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

Interior Features

  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed
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261 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104

Frequently Asked Questions about 261 Ridge St

Where is 261 Ridge St located?

261 Ridge St is located at 261 Ridge St near the Forest Hill area of Newark, NJ

What is the current rent range at 261 Ridge St?

1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at 261 Ridge St currently range from $1,450 to $2,300

Are pets allowed?

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

  • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 3.4

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Nearby Schools

Branch Brook School

The Newark Public School District
228 Ridge Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (111 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away

Barringer High School

The Newark Public School District
90 Parker Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1734 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
1/10

Technology High School

The Newark Public School District
223 BROADWAY
Public School - Grades 9-12 (662 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 261 Ridge St.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

The American Numismatics Society

75 Varick Street, 11th floor
20 minute drive / 9.44 miles away

Brooklyn Heights Promenade

Columbia Heights
22 minute drive / 10.52 miles away

Atlantic Avenue Tunnel

Atlantic Avenue & Court Street
23 minute drive / 10.96 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Staples

135 Bloomfield Ave
4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away

Walgreens

453 Kearny Ave
5 minute drive / 1.77 miles away

Walgreen's

508 Main St
5 minute drive / 1.94 miles away

Colleges and Universities

New Jersey Institute of Technology

University Heights
3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Newark Campus

249 University Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away

Essex County College

303 University Ave
4 minute drive / 1.47 miles away

Groceries

Seabra Foods

178-210 Schuyler Ave
5 minute drive / 1.88 miles away

Shoprite

533 Main St
4 minute drive / 2.07 miles away

Whole Foods

701 Bloomfield Ave
9 minute drive / 4.62 miles away

Hospitals

Saint Michael's Medical Center

111 Central Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

The University Hospital

150 Bergen St
4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away

Clara Maass Medical Center

1 Clara Maass Dr
5 minute drive / 1.79 miles away

Military Bases

Military Ocean Terminal

16 minute drive / 7.9 miles away

Governors Island Support Center

20 minute drive / 9.76 miles away

Naval Station NY Stapleton Site

22 minute drive / 10.62 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Central Park Zoo

63rd Street
29 minute drive / 13.67 miles away

261 Ridge St has 1 park within 13.7 miles, including Central Park Zoo.

Restaurants and Dining

French Roast

78 W. 11th Street
20 minute drive / 9.71 miles away

Rice to Riches

37 Spring Street
21 minute drive / 10.0 miles away

Lombardi's

32 Spring St
21 minute drive / 10.0 miles away

Shopping Centers

Route 21 Plaza

1415 Rt-21
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Bloomfield Avenue Plaza

451-461 Bloomfield Ave
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Riverview Square

1300-1346 McCarter Hwy
2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away

261 Ridge St has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.

Transit Stations

Park Avenue-Grove Street - Newark Penn Station

230 Park Ave
1 minute drive / 0.28 miles away

Bloomfield Avenue-Grove Street - Newark Penn Station

310 Bloomfield Ave
1 minute drive / 0.38 miles away

Orange Street-Grove Street - Newark Penn Station

364 Orange St
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Newark Studio Apartments $2,102$1,050$3,886
Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,365$684$7,591
Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,820$820$8,770
Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,620$850$7,500
Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,852$1,775$6,000
Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments $4,958$2,800$10,000+
Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments $5,400$5,400$5,400

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