Forest Hill Towers
515 Mt Prospect Ave,
Newark, NJ 07104
$1,780 - $2,285 | 1-2 Beds
North Broadway
Newark, NJ
North Broadway - Newark, NJ
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
This Newark neighborhood offers excellent access to downtown
Commuter
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Urban
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Outdoors
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Family-Friendly
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Great Location
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Nestled between the Passaic and Second River, North Broadway is a densely populated urban neighborhood with plenty of housing options ranging from affordable to upscale. Nearby parks add a burst of greenery in this area dominated by double and triple-deckers apartments, single-family homes, and high-rise apartments. Branch Brook Park boasts over 300 acres of cherry trees, several lakes, trails, sports fields, and a roller skating rink. Get active at Belleville Park which has a playground, ball fields, and bocce courts. These beautiful parks along with quick access to great schools, grocery stores, and a few local restaurants make North Broadway a great option for families.
North Broadway is less than 15 minutes away from Downtown Newark, allowing residents to enjoy quick and easy trips into the city, especially commuters. By living in North Broadway, you’ll have easy access to the Newark Museum of Art, the Prudential Center, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and more. The neighborhood is also a great option for students looking for affordable housing since the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Rutgers University, Newark Campus are also nearby.
If you want to live in the city without experience the constant hustle and bustle of city living, find your new home in North Broadway today.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in North Broadway is $1,075 for a studio, $1,195 for one bedroom, $1,276 for two bedrooms, and $1,339 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Broadway has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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245 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,075/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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616 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,195/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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613 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,276/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,033 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,339/month
Average Rent
Transportation
71
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
56
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
45
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.
Reviews of North Broadway - Newark, NJ
Niche Reviews
13 Reviews
Niche User
8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
I like where I live but because I have lived in the area so long it is easier to see the things that need to be changed.
Niche User
8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
You deal with things like car theft and sometimes violence but other than that the area is okay. Things do not happen as often as is depicted on tv.
Niche User
9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
The area i live at is not so safe to walk around anytime of the night .
Niche User
9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
It is okay. Can not complain. Except for laundymats not being near.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Branch Brook Park
- Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
- Kearny Marsh
- Richard W. DeKorte Park
- Meadowlands Environment Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Laguardia
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