A spacious first floor apartment in a well kept 2 family home, located in the heart of North Ironbound, Newark, just steps from St. Stephen's Church. This four room railroad style flat features high ceilings, excellent natural light, and classic old world charm throughout.
The layout offers plenty of room for a dedicated office and a full living room, making it an ideal oversized one bedroom. The large eat in kitchen includes a brand new, never used stove and opens directly into the backyard. You'll have front and rear entrances plus backyard privileges perfect for gardening or outdoor entertaining.
Brand new toilet and bathroom sink. Entire apartment freshly painted with new flooring installed.
A laundromat is conveniently located just a few doors down the block. The street is quiet, with open space across from the home that brings in abundant daylight. Close to Ironbound's famous restaurants and shopping. NJ Transit buses stop at the corner, and you're within walking distance to Newark Penn Station.
No Agency Fee. Documented income and references required.
Apartment for rent
$1,650/moFees may apply
23 1/2 Merchant St Floor 1, Newark, NJ 07105
1beds
500sqft
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Apartment
Available now
No pets
None laundry
None parking
Baseboard, none
What's special
Large eat in kitchenHigh ceilingsClassic old world charmExcellent natural lightNew flooring installedIdeal oversized one bedroomDedicated office
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Contact manager
Appliances
- Included: Oven
- Laundry: Contact manager
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Contact manager
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Contact manager
- Exterior features: Contact manager
Details
- Additional structures: Contact manager
- Other equipment: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Contact manager
HOA
- Amenities included: Contact manager
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $1,650-13.2%$3/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,900$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: North Ironbound
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wilson Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10East Side High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi







