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Nov 30, 2025 • Sherese G.
Alden Apartments
536-56 Alden Drive, Rahway, NJ, 07065
1-2 beds
1 bath
700-810 sqft
All about this rental
Enjoy relaxed apartment rental living with unique townhome-style layouts at Alden Apartments in Rahway, N.J. Set within a quaint residential neighborhood, our community offers unrivaled proximity to all this exciting city has to offer. Rahway’s vibrant downtown area includes a nearby 95 acre nature sanctuary on the banks of the Rahway River, renowned art galleries, theaters and performing arts centers, as well as world class dining and extensive retail shopping.
Just blocks from Rahway’s famed transit village district where turn of the century industrial buildings have been transformed for modern use, Alden Apartments has its own distinct character associated with abundant amenities and duplex-styletownhomes. Although outdoor patios, private backyard areas and full basements with washer/dryer hookups are standard here, we do offer custom options for adding that personal touch.
For vibrant, duplex style living with the ease of an apartment rental, join us in opening the door to a whole new way of life at Alden Apartments.
Pricing, features, availability, plan dimensions and amenities are subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices and special offers valid for new residents only. Photos and images may vary from actual apartments and square footages are approximate and may vary slightly. Information contained herein subject to change without notice.
Pricing, features, availability, plan dimensions and amenities are subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices and special offers valid for new residents only. Photos and images may vary from actual apartments and square footages are approximate and may vary slightly. Information contained herein subject to change without notice.
Quick overview
- Type:
- Apartment
- ZIP code:
- 07065
- Status:
- Active
- Last checked:
- 1 hour ago
Find your perfect layout
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den
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700 sqft
2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
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Available 10/15
Large 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
$2,555 - $2,773
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810 sqft
Perks of living here
Convenience
Enjoy Online Maintenance Requests, On-call 24/7 Maintenance Services, and easy access to transit options including NJ Transit Bus Service and Rail Stations nearby.
Temperature
Stay comfortable with Central Heating, Thermal-Pane Windows, and Heat & Hot Water Included in your utilities.
Pets
Cats are welcome here as part of the Pet-Friendly policy.
Lifestyle
Relax in the Private Stone Patios and appreciate the Well-Manicured Grounds with seasonal plantings.
Design
Stylish interiors include Sleek, Refinished Hardwood Floors, Contemporary Remodeled Kitchens with Energy-Efficient Appliances*, Custom Closets*, and Brushed-Nickel Finishes*.
Standout
The property's Picturesque Tree-Lined Residential Setting offers a scenic and peaceful atmosphere.
Shared spaces & benefits
- Picturesque tree-lined residential setting
- Well-manicured grounds with colorful seasonal plantings
- On-call 24/7 maintenance services
- Online maintenance requests
- Area shopping includes Menlo Park Mall in Edison (7 miles) and Woodbridge Mall in Woodbridge (6 miles)
- Highway connectivity to Routes 1/9, Routes 27 & 35, Garden State Parkway (Exit 135) and I-95/New Jersey Turnpike
- Transit links to and from Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan via NJ Transit bus service, with additional routes to Elizabeth, Perth Amboy and Newark. Rahway (1 mile) and Linden (2 miles) Rail Stations also offer NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line and NE Corridor service to New York
- Schools: Franklin Elementary, Miles J. McManus Middle and Rahway High Schools (public); St. John the Apostle (Private - Elementary/Middle); Mother Seton Regional High School (Private)
- Pet Friendly - Cats Only
In-house comforts
- Cable Ready, High-Speed Internet Access
- Central Heating
- Contemporary Remodeled Kitchens with Energy-Efficient Appliance*
- Shaker Cabinets*
- Dishwasher*
- Microwave*
- Black Appliances*
- Newly Renovated Modern Baths*
- Sleek, Refinished Hardwood Floors
- Custom Closets*
- Washer/Dryer*
- Thermal-Pane Windows
- Private Stone Patios
- Brushed-Nickel Finishes*
- Full Basement with Washer/Dryer Hookups
- Electricity Provider: PSE&G
- Utilities Included: Heat & Hot Water
* Only available in select apartments
See what makes this place special
The highlighted amenities and services are a sample of those available at this Cole Group Realty apartment-home community and/or in select units. Every effort has been made to provide the most current information. Please be mindful all amenities and interior finishes are subject to availability and to change or be amended, at Cole Group Realty’s discretion.
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Fees & policies
General fees
- Security deposit:
- $2,247-$2,612
- Application fees:
- $50
There may be additional unit-specific fees.
Pet policy - Cats allowed
- One-time pet fees:
- $250
- Monthly pet rent:
- $40
Pet limit 2 allowed. Cats only; no dogs. Other restrictions may apply.
The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details,
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Contact info
Cole Group Realty
Property listed in the Yardi Rental ILS Network (RentCafe.com & Point2Homes.com).
Get to know the area
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Somewhat walkable
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Some transit
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Bikeable
Bike Score®
The area around 536-56 Alden Drive, Rahway, NJ, 07065 is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. 536-56 Alden Drive, Rahway, NJ, 07065 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
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Rahway's city center6 min11 min23 min33 min
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Over the Rainbow Nursery School
Childcare • 2.92 mi
PrimeTime School Age Child Care
Childcare • 3.02 mi
Lightbridge Academy
Childcare • 3.75 mi
Noah's Ark Country Day School
Childcare • 3.95 mi
Here We Grow
Childcare • 4.10 mi
Keith Wold Johnson Child Care Center (JFK Childcare)
Childcare • 6.16 mi
Concern Mom Soar On Eagle Wings
Childcare • 6.97 mi
Kiddie College Campus Academy #2
Childcare • 7.37 mi
Franklin Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 627 students • 0.55 mi
Number 9
Public • PK, K-5 • 324 students • 0.81 mi
St John The Apostle School
Private • PK-8 • 386 students • 0.83 mi
Number 8, Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 300 students • 0.92 mi
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 469 students • 1.14 mi
Stepping Stone Academy
Private • PK, K-6 • 53 students • 1.16 mi
Number 1, Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 374 students • 1.19 mi
Winfield Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 135 students • 1.22 mi
Franklin Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 627 students • 0.55 mi
Number 9
Public • PK, K-5 • 324 students • 0.81 mi
St John The Apostle School
Private • PK-8 • 386 students • 0.83 mi
Number 8, Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 300 students • 0.92 mi
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 469 students • 1.14 mi
Stepping Stone Academy
Private • PK, K-6 • 53 students • 1.16 mi
Number 1, Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 374 students • 1.19 mi
Winfield Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 135 students • 1.22 mi
St John The Apostle School
Private • PK-8 • 386 students • 0.83 mi
Myles J Mcmanus Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 686 students • 1.15 mi
Winfield Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 135 students • 1.22 mi
Rahway Middle School
Public • PK, 7-8 • 675 students • 1.28 mi
Joseph E Soehl Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 662 students • 1.40 mi
Grace Wilday Junior High School
Public • 7-8 • 435 students • 1.55 mi
Cornerstone Day School
Private • 6-12 • 106 students • 1.95 mi
Hillside Ave School
Public • K-8 • 734 students • 2.11 mi
Linden High School
Public • 9-12 • 1801 students • 1.01 mi
Rahway High School
Public • 9-12 • 1204 students • 1.33 mi
Mother Seton Regional High School
Private • 9-12 • 197 students • 1.61 mi
Roselle Catholic High School
Private • 9-12 • 354 students • 1.94 mi
Cornerstone Day School
Private • 6-12 • 106 students • 1.95 mi
Arthur L Johnson High School
Public • 9-12 • 731 students • 2.07 mi
Abraham Clark High School
Public • 9-12 • 884 students • 2.32 mi
Crestview Educational Trust
Private • 5-12 • 84 students • 2.36 mi
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College • 4.04 mi
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College • 4.05 mi
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College • 4.06 mi
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College • 4.16 mi
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College • 4.37 mi
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Bus
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Rahway Train Station - Main Street at Bridge Street
Bus
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Rahway Train Station - Irving Street at Broad Street
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Rahway
Train
1.00 mi
Rahway
Train
1.10 mi
Saint Georges Avenue at Wood Avenue
Bus
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Linden
Train
1.29 mi
Linden Train Station
Train
1.30 mi
Linden Airport
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Elizabeth Avenue at North Stiles Street
Bus
0.88 mi
Rahway Train Station - Main Street at Bridge Street
Bus
0.90 mi
Rahway Train Station - Irving Street at Broad Street
Bus
0.95 mi
Saint Georges Avenue at Wood Avenue
Bus
1.17 mi
Wavecrest Ave At Spray Terrace
Bus
1.45 mi
Roselle Street at Saint Georges Avenue
Bus
1.66 mi
Inman Avenue at Saint George's Avenue
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1.75 mi
Chestnut Street at 2nd Avenue
Bus
2.67 mi
Rahway
Train
1.00 mi
Rahway
Train
1.10 mi
Linden
Train
1.29 mi
Linden Train Station
Train
1.30 mi
Cranford
Train
2.82 mi
Cranford
Train
2.88 mi
Avenel
Train
3.03 mi
Roselle Park
Train
3.16 mi
Rahway Kitty Hall
Restaurant
0.74 mi
Bianca's Deli
Food
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Luciano's Ristorante
Restaurant
0.91 mi
The Waiting Room
Restaurant
0.98 mi
The Coffee Box
Restaurant
0.99 mi
Rahway Creamery
Food
1.00 mi
Rahway Fried Chicken
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1.00 mi
Hugo's Peruvian Restaurant
Restaurant
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Flynn's Pub House
Drinks
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The Irving Inn Social
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1.02 mi
The Litehouse
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1.03 mi
Wet Ticket Brewery
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Mister East
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Ye Olde Rathskeller
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Molly Maguire's
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Sun Tavern
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Bianca's Deli
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Rahway Creamery
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1.00 mi
Rahway Fried Chicken
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Checkers
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1.16 mi
Pizza Town
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1.21 mi
Dunkin'
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1.22 mi
Dairy Queen
Food
1.55 mi
Wendy's
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1.58 mi
Rahway Kitty Hall
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Luciano's Ristorante
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0.91 mi
The Waiting Room
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0.98 mi
The Coffee Box
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Hugo's Peruvian Restaurant
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Cubanu
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1.04 mi
Melao Cafe & Creamery
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1.04 mi
Dollar Tree
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0.32 mi
Park Ave Auto Lot
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0.67 mi
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery store
0.98 mi
Bridges Book Center
Shopping
1.02 mi
C.J. Villa Furniture Co.
Shopping
1.06 mi
The Guilded Lillie
Shopping
1.08 mi
Speedway
Grocery store
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Sewing & Quilting Studio
Shopping
1.09 mi
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery store
0.98 mi
Speedway
Grocery store
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ALDI
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ShopRite
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QuickChek
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Seabra Foods
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1.67 mi
Krauszer's
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ShopRite
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Dollar Tree
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Park Ave Auto Lot
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Bridges Book Center
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C.J. Villa Furniture Co.
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The Guilded Lillie
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First Presbyterian Church
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Rahway Transportation Center Parking Garage
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Speedway
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Exxon
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Linden Train Station Parking
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Allstate
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1.90 mi
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1.93 mi
O'Donnell Agency
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1.99 mi
Anew Vision Realty LLC
Other
2.36 mi
Falkin Platnick Realty Group
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2.71 mi
Pearl Insurance
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2.71 mi
HomeSafe Inspections LLC
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2.83 mi
The Main Barber
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1.02 mi
Family Nails
Personal care
1.03 mi
Barber Gods
Personal care
1.09 mi
Compliments by A. Myles
Personal care
1.10 mi
Ulta Beauty
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1.80 mi
Eye Decor Studio
Personal care
2.32 mi
Fama Salon
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2.32 mi
Al's Barber Shop
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2.35 mi
Pampered Paws
Pet care
1.03 mi
The Park: Dog Park II
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1.65 mi
Petco
Pet care
1.79 mi
Warinanco Dog Park
Pet care
2.57 mi
Cranford Animal Hospital
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Pet Valu
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3.40 mi
Grooming Tails
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Quibus Paws
Pet care
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Saint John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church
Place of worship
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First Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
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First Methodist Church
Place of worship
0.62 mi
Saint Johns Greek Catholic Church
Place of worship
0.65 mi
Holy Comforter Episcopal Church
Place of worship
0.76 mi
Saint John the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
Place of worship
0.79 mi
Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church
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0.81 mi
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church
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Linden Post Office
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0.85 mi
Linden FD
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0.90 mi
Rahway Post Office
Public service
1.13 mi
Rahway City Hall
Public service
1.15 mi
Lindon City Hall
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1.16 mi
Linden Post Office
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1.21 mi
Rahway Fire Department Headquarters
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1.21 mi
TD Bank
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1.25 mi
Union County Performing Arts Center
Entertainment
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Walter E. Ulrich Memorial Pool
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Linden Care Box
Entertainment
1.16 mi
Rahway Public Library
Entertainment
1.22 mi
Linden Free Public Library
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Flannagan Field
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AMC Aviation 12
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1.45 mi
Little Free Library
Entertainment
1.48 mi
Union County Performing Arts Center
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Linden Care Box
Entertainment
1.16 mi
Rahway Public Library
Entertainment
1.22 mi
Linden Free Public Library
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1.24 mi
AMC Aviation 12
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1.45 mi
Little Free Library
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1.48 mi
Clark Public Library
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1.96 mi
Little Free Library
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Walter E. Ulrich Memorial Pool
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Flannagan Field
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1.36 mi
Skateboard Park
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LA Fitness
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Skateboard Park
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1.88 mi
Bally's Gym
Sports
2.07 mi
Centennial Avenue Pool
Sports
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Memorial Field
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Average utility cost in New Jersey
In New Jersey, renters typically spend around $450 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for cable to $125 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
Electricity
$125
$125
Gas
$94
$94
Water
$66
$66
Sewer
$95
$95
Cable
$30
$30
Internet
$40
$40
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FAQs about Alden Apartments
When was this property’s information last updated?
The details for Alden Apartments were last updated 1 hour ago.
What floor plans are available?
Alden Apartments offers the following floor plan options: one-bedroom, two-bedroom.
Is Alden Apartments pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are welcome at Alden Apartments.
Here are the details:
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Pet policy - Cats allowed
Pet limit 2 allowed. Cats only; no dogs. Other restrictions may apply.
Do apartments at Alden Apartments have washer/dryer?
Yes, Alden Apartments comes with washer/dryer.
What are popular apartment communities in ?
Popular apartment communities in include:
The Willows at Rahway, Park Square Apartments, The Mint, Rahway Plaza Apartments, The Franklin at Westfield.
How far is Alden Apartments from the city center?
Alden Apartments is approximately 6 minutes away by car from the city center.
What's the best way to get around the area?
The area around 536-56 Alden Drive, Rahway, NJ, 07065 is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. 536-56 Alden Drive, Rahway, NJ, 07065 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
What childcare centers are close by?
Nearby childcare centers include Over the Rainbow Nursery School, PrimeTime School Age Child Care, Lightbridge Academy.
What schools are close by?
Nearby schools include Franklin Elementary School, Number 9, St John The Apostle School.
What colleges are close by?
Nearby colleges include Union College, Union County College, MacKay Library.
What are the price ranges for the units in this building?
Prices in Alden Apartments are at:
- $2,555-$2,773 for two-bedroom units
How does this rent compare with rents in Rahway?
Rent in Rahway averages at $2,436, compared to prices of $2,555-$2,773 /mo at Alden Apartments.
Are there any other apartments around for the same amount?
Here are some apartment communities near 536-56 Alden Drive, Rahway, NJ, 07065 with similar rents: The Willows at Rahway, Park Square Apartments, The Mint, Rahway Plaza Apartments, The Randolph, Station Bay, Bristol Station Apartments, AVE Union, 141 Liberty Street, Bayberry Gardens Apartments.
Does the rent at Alden Apartments include utilities?
No, utilities are not included in the rent at Alden Apartments. Tenants are typically responsible for all utilities.
Are there any reviews or ratings related to Alden Apartments or its management company?
Yes, you’ll find reviews for Alden Apartments above—see what past and current residents have to say about living here.
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