University Heights, Newark
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University Heights

Newark, Essex County, NJ

$300,000 to $450,000
Price Range
22 min
To NYC
76/10
Schools
76
Walk Score
Newark Penn Station
Direct Train

About University Heights

Home to three major institutions including NJIT, Rutgers Newark, and Essex County College. The most walkable student neighborhood with cafes, light rail access, and furnished housing options. A growing hub for young professionals priced out of downtown.

Students young professionals renters

Homes for Sale in Newark

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466 Delavan Ave
$640,000
4bd · 2ba · 1,986 sqft
466 Delavan Ave
54 56 Oriental St
$349,999
3bd · 2ba · 2,178 sqft
54 56 Oriental St
413 Frelinghuysen Ave
$7,000
0bd · 0ba · 7,405 sqft
413 Frelinghuysen Ave
69 Seymour Ave 2
$2,400
3bd · 1ba · 2,613 sqft
69 Seymour Ave 2
243 Lake St
$1,900
2bd · 1ba · 1,742 sqft
243 Lake St

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