About Carteret:

Carteret, NJ is located in Middlesex County and was originally carved out of Woodbridge Township as the borough of Roosevelt in 1902. Carteret officially got its name in 1922. Today, it is a 4.4 square mile borough home to about 22,000 residents. Carteret’s borders are made up of the Rahway River to the north and the Arthur Kills River to the east. View more information about Carteret below and check out the apartments above.

Schools in Carteret:

Carteret has 5 public schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, and 4 private schools, including a subsidized school with facilities for K-12 children with special needs.

Nearby Transit & Points of Interest:

Transit & Commuting:

The closest train station to Carteret is the Woodbridge Station, providing service to New York City via NJ Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line. Alternatively, NJ Transit’s number 116 and 62 bus routes run directly through the borough and provide service to Midtown Manhattan and Newark. Carteret is also accessible via exit 12 off the NJ Turnpike.

Attractions:

Living at one of our Carteret, NJ apartments means you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of activities, such as the scenic Carteret Pond and 10 parks, including a waterfront park overlooking the Arthur Kill. Park amenities range from mini-golf and rock-climbing facilities to fishing piers and basketball courts. In addition, Carteret, NJ is actively working towards completion of its new Health and Wellness Center, slated to be both a hub of physical wellness and a step towards green living and construction–complete with renewable energy infrastructure and water efficiency measures.

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