Studio/1BR options Downtown Newark (Union: lofts, house, utilities)

[cjp2157]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently living with family and waiting for a job offer (fingers crossed) before moving downtown Newark or the Ironbound.

I would love a studio or 1BR so I can finally have my own place before 30 yo. It would also help with a lot of the extra work I need to do at home, etc.

So my issue is the housing in downtown Newark is getting outrageously pricey. Are there options for a studio or 1BR under 1k? What about under 1,300?

I've been to Hallmark House and not interested. 1180 is ridiculously overpriced and Teachers Village seems like they have a huge waiting list.

Advice?

[jdacunha]

Originally Posted by cjp2157

Hi everyone,

I'm currently living with family and waiting for a job offer (fingers crossed) before moving downtown Newark or the Ironbound.

I would love a studio or 1BR so I can finally have my own place before 30 yo. It would also help with a lot of the extra work I need to do at home, etc.

So my issue is the housing in downtown Newark is getting outrageously pricey. Are there options for a studio or 1BR under 1k? What about under 1,300?

I've been to Hallmark House and not interested. 1180 is ridiculously overpriced and Teachers Village seems like they have a huge waiting list.

Advice?

$1300 will be very hard anywhere close to Penn Station. You can find 1 bedrooms further away from Penn Station in the Ironbound in the $1,000 - $1,200 range, easily. Just depends how far you want to be from the train. If you give me an idea, I can point you in the right direction.

This is a new development that just opened up, but its $1500:
115 Bruen St, Newark, NJ 07105 | Zillow

[cjp2157]

Originally Posted by jdacunha

$1300 will be very hard anywhere close to Penn Station. You can find 1 bedrooms further away from Penn Station in the Ironbound in the $1,000 - $1,200 range, easily. Just depends how far you want to be from the train. If you give me an idea, I can point you in the right direction.

This is a new development that just opened up, but its $1500:
115 Bruen St, Newark, NJ 07105 | Zillow

Thanks, I've been seeing these new developments pop up with 1500 before utilities which is still crazy to me.

In Ironbound, I think i'd like to stay west of Independence Park and north of South street. Realistic?

I also hear Richardson Lofts at 50 Columbia might be an option as well as the Union Building. Never have been inside either one though.

[jdacunha]

I know of a 2 bedroom apt on McWhorter street about 5-6 blocks from penn that might fit your budget.

[jdacunha]

Originally Posted by cjp2157

Thanks, I've been seeing these new developments pop up with 1500 before utilities which is still crazy to me.

In Ironbound, I think i'd like to stay west of Independence Park and north of South street. Realistic?

I also hear Richardson Lofts at 50 Columbia might be an option as well as the Union Building. Never have been inside either one though.

Columbia Street is sketchy. Lots of development happening still. I personally wouldn't want to live there.

[jdacunha]

That 2 bedroom comes with off street parking. It's an older home, but I believe it's been renovated recently. If you would like his contact number let me know and I'll send you a message.