East Brunswick

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East Brunswick, NJ

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Small-town atmosphere minutes away from the Rutgers campus.

Commuter Suburb Parks Outdoors College

Right next door to New Brunswick and about an hour down the turnpike from New York City, East Brunswick is a quiet suburban community with shopping on the north side, expansive parks on the south side, and quiet neighborhoods throughout. In addition to the convenient location, the low crime rate and good schools make East Brunswick apartments a compelling option for commuters raising families. The Rutgers University campus is directly across Westons Mill Pond, along with all of its surrounding venues, museums, and nightlife.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in East Brunswick, NJ is $2,096 for a studio, $2,156 for one bedroom, $2,913 for two bedrooms, and $4,288 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Brunswick has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,156/month
814 Sq Ft
House
$4,463/month
789 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,731/month
595 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

357 Students

9
out of 10

Warnsdorfer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

361 Students

8
out of 10

Bowne-Munro Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

176 Students

8
out of 10

Hammarskjold Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

1,314 Students

7
out of 10

Memorial Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

425 Students

7
out of 10

Churchill Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

2,002 Students

6
out of 10

East Brunswick High School

Public

Grades 10-12

2,036 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Giamarese Farm
  • Beekman Road
  • Ireland Brook Conservation Area
  • Rutgers Gardens
  • Jamesburg Park Conservation Area

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Trenton Mercer

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