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West Side Neighborhood Guide Newark, NJ

About

The West Side neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, is a diverse and vibrant community located on the city's western side. It's bounded by notable highways like I-280 and the Garden State Parkway, providing easy access to nearby cities and attractions. The neighborhood is also home to the popular West Side Park, a prominent green space boasting sports fields and playgrounds.

What You Will Love about West Side, Newark, New Jersey

  • Its rich diversity and friendly community spirit will make you feel at home instantly.
  • The neighborhood's extensive green spaces, particularly the West Side Park, provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.
  • Its strategic location near major highways allows for easy travel and quick access to Newark's city center and other nearby cities.

What's Nearby

West Side is close to downtown Newark, where you can find a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural options. It's also just a short drive to popular attractions like the Newark Museum of Art and Newark's vibrant Ironbound district.

Lifestyle

West Side presents a balanced blend of urban and suburban lifestyles, with a sense of community engagement at its core. Residents enjoy a variety of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and parks, as well as easy access to the broader cultural and entertainment venues of Newark.

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Rental Trends in West Side

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Last updated 9/14/2024
65 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 222 restaurants, 100 grocery stores, and 6 parks within a mile of the West Side neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Brothers Grocery

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.2 miles

    525 Springfield Ave

  • GROCERY
    Save-A-Lot

    Retail, Discount Store, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.2 miles

    545 Springfield Ave

  • GROCERY
    Abe's Live Poultry

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store / Supermarket, Meat and Seafood Store

    •

    0.4 miles

    431 15th Ave

  • GROCERY
    Rubio Grocery

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.4 miles

    310 14th Ave

  • GROCERY
    New City Supermarket

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Candy Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.5 miles

    384 S Orange Ave

  • GROCERY
    Los Amigos Supermarket

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.5 miles

    327 16th Ave

West Side Apartments and Rentals

65 Rental properties in West Side, Newark, NJ.

  • Maple Gardens property

    $1,589

    Maple Gardens

    1 Bed • 1 Bath

    1 Unit Available

  • 47 Chadwick Avenue property

    $2,200

    47 Chadwick Avenue

    3 Beds • 2 Baths

    1400 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 240 West Kinney Street property

    $2,499

    240 West Kinney Street

    2 Beds • 1 Bath

    1100 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 488 S 11th St property

    $1,975

    488 S 11th St

    3 Beds • 1 Bath

    1000 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 519 S 15th St property

    $2,400

    519 S 15th St

    3 Beds • 2 Baths

    1 Unit Available

  • 601 S 17th St #2 property

    $2,500

    601 S 17th St #2

    3 Beds • 2 Baths

    1 Unit Available

65 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
10.1%
67.6%
utilities
0.1%
33.7%
food
0.9%
5.3%
transportation
1.1%
6.4%
healthcare
0.7%
11%

West Side Demographics

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West Side Reviews

people smiling

  • Busy Streets

    No

    Say 6 of 6 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 5 of 6 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 4 of 6 renters

  • Mostly Older Buildings

    No

    Say 4 of 6 renters

  • Near Schools

    Yes

    Say 4 of 6 renters

  • Area Has Potholes

    No

    Say 4 of 6 renters

65 Properties Available for Rent

West Side Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

75/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

52/100
Bike Score®

Good Transit

63/100
1 bus stop, 1 train stop, 3 other stops

Craig Transportation

Other

219 S 18th St

Irvington Bus Terminal

Bus Stop

967 Springfield Ave

NJT - Norfolk Street Light Rail Station

Train Stop

Norfolk Street

Source: foursquare.com

West Side Schools

65 Properties Available for Rent