Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad

Newark, NJ

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Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad - Newark, NJ

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A riverside neighborhood boasting historic architecture

Urban River Museums Historic Diverse

Framed on the right by the Passaic River is the suburban neighborhood of Mount Pleasant-Lower Broadway. This community is ideal for commuters as it provides easy access to Interstate 280 and Highway 21, and it is situated just miles north of Downtown Newark. The suburb’s primarily residential streets are home to historic places of worship. Admire the impressive architecture of the community’s long-standing churches, including Saint Lucy's Church and the Archdiocese of Newark. Next, visit the city’s longest operating synagogue, the stunning Jewish Museum of New Jersey.

Moments away in Newark, renters in the Mount Pleasant-Lower Broadway area can enjoy exciting attractions including historic house museums, scenic parks, and a planetarium. To the west of the suburb is Branch Brook Park. Although good for recreation and fresh air year-round, this park really comes to life during the Cherry Blossom Festival. Branch Brook contains the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the nation, and residents and visitors alike are dazzled by the vivid pink blossoms that overtake the park during the festival. Renters settling in the Mount Pleasant-Lower Broadway community can choose from eclectic apartment complexes and Victorian style townhomes.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad is $874 for a studio, $1,554 for one bedroom, $2,090 for two bedrooms, and $1,247 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 155 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $874/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 730 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,554/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 914 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,090/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,401 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,247/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

70

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

47

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
  • Branch Brook Park
  • Kearny Marsh
  • Richard W. DeKorte Park
  • Meadowlands Environment Center

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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