229 Alexander St

Newark, NJ 07106

Apartment building

Studio-4 beds

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 3A 4 bd, 1 ba	950	Now	Fees may apply $1,925
Unit 2 4 bd, 1 ba	1,200	Now	Fees may apply $1,995

What's special

Bathroom includes tile finishes

Neighborhood: Lower Vailsburg

Areas of interest

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Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Very Walkable

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/ 100

Good Transit

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools in Newark

Ivy Hill Elementary School

Grades PK-8 • 0.6 miles

6/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

4/10

Student Progress Rating

7/10

Central High School

Grades 9-12 • 2 miles

1/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

1/10

College Readiness Rating

1/10

West Side High School

Grades 9-12 • 1.4 miles

1/10

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Test Score Rating

2/10

College Readiness Rating

1/10

Green Spaces
Vailsburg Park provides neighborhood green space for walking and outdoor recreation.
Transit Access
Local bus routes connect Lower Vailsburg with other parts of Newark.
Shopping Scene
South Orange Avenue and nearby streets offer neighborhood shops and everyday services.

Lower Vailsburg is a residential neighborhood in western Newark, with tree-lined blocks and a setting shaped by the city’s rolling terrain. Its four-season climate brings warm summers and cold winters. Vailsburg Park offers open green space, paths and recreation areas, while neighborhood playgrounds provide outdoor options for children. Local businesses along South Orange Avenue and nearby streets include casual dining, takeout and coffee spots, with additional shopping and services nearby. Newark’s wider arts and nightlife offerings are accessible by traveling toward downtown, where cultural venues and restaurants add to the options. Residents can get around on foot for nearby errands, use local bus routes, or connect to Newark’s broader transit network. For the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood, the median rent is $1,995 per month, with a typical range of $1,050 to $3,970.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is 229 Alexander St located, and what is the neighborhood like?

229 Alexander St is located at 229 Alexander St in Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as White Castle, Dunkin', and Brooklyn's Pizza.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near 229 Alexander St?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 229 Alexander St include Health Services (0.9 miles away), East Orange General Hospital (1 mile away), and VA Medical Center - East Orange (1 mile away).

What schools are assigned to 229 Alexander St?

The schools assigned to 229 Alexander St include Ivy Hill Elementary School, Central High School, and West Side High School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 229 Alexander St?

229 Alexander St is located near 2 grocery stores, including CTown Supermarkets (0.2 miles) and Extra Supermarket (0.9 miles). Additional shopping options, including Foot Locker, are approximately 0.8 miles away.

What colleges and universities are near 229 Alexander St?

229 Alexander St is located within 0.9 miles of College of Communication and the Arts, 1 mile of The Seal, and 1 mile of Newark Legacy Charter School @ Madison Ave..