Location, Location, Location! Charming 1st-Floor Apartment in the Heart of Metuchen
Enjoy the best of Metuchen right outside your door. Ideally located on Main Street, this charming first-floor apartment is just a short walk to downtown's restaurants, cafes, boutiques, parks, and year-round community events. The Metuchen train station is less than a half mile away, making commuting to New York City and surrounding areas easy and convenient.
Although the apartment has a prime Main Street address, parking is accessed from a quiet dead-end road, providing added privacy and minimal traffic. Two off-street parking spaces are included with the rent, giving you the perfect combination of walkability and convenience.
Tenant Requirements:
-Minimum credit score of 700
-Credit report and background check required
-Verifiable gross monthly income of at least 3x the monthly rent
-Previous landlord reference required
Utilities:
-All utilities are separately metered and paid by the tenant
Parking:
-Two off-street parking spaces included in rent
Policies:
-No pets allowed
-No smoking of any kind
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,200/mo
Fees may apply
551 Main St, Unit A, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1beds
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Apartment
Available now
No pets
Window unit
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Baseboard
What's special
Charming first-floor apartment
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Baseboard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2026 | Price change | $2,200-4.3% |
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| 7/4/2026 | Price change | $2,300-4.2% |
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| 6/19/2026 | Price change | $2,400-2% |
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| 6/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,450 |
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Neighborhood: Radio Section
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Campbell Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Edgar Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Metuchen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi







