Listing type:
Lease Assignment
Posted by:
Tenant/Renter
Tenant Claims:
Got Landlord's Permission
Kind of building:
Rental building
Opportunity to renew:
Yes
Brokerage Fee:
The poster of this listing is NOT charging a brokerage fee.
Apartment Tours:
Yes
Virtual Live Tours:
Yes, upon request
Last updated:
Sep 15, 2025
This spacious 2 bedroom / 1.5 bath apartment (1,084 sf) is located in the Walker House apartment building in Downtown Newark. It's available for a lease takeover starting September 27 for the remaining 8 months of the lease. I'll also consider a sublet if it's at least 6 months.
I'm only leaving the apartment because I got laid off from my job in NYC a couple months after moving in, and I have to now relocate to California for a new job.
RENT
The rent is $2,710 which includes high speed fibre internet and water/sewer. Electricity is the only excluded utility, and it typically runs between $100-$150 per month for me. I work from home, so my usage is high.
APARTMENT FEATURES
Although this is a 2-bedroom apartment, I'm the only one who lives there. So, I use the second bedroom as a home office.
Since I'm relocating to California, I'd prefer for the new tenant to take the apartment fully furnished. However, I can arrange to put some of my furniture in storage.
All of the furniture in the apartment is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. I just purchased every item in the apartment a few months ago in late May/early June when I first moved in. I'll accept the best offer for the furniture.
The apartment features the following:
Beige Sectional Sofa with 2 ottomans (115-in)
75-inch flat screen TV
Queen sized bed and mattress
Faux Marble Round Coffee Table (39")
Office desk (63-in) and beige office chair
High Ceilings
Window Solar Shades
In-unit Washer and Dryer
Cream Area Rugs x 2 (9'x12')
Audio Intercom System
Frigidaire Stainless Steel Appliances
Soft Close Light Walnut Kitchen Cabinets
Premium Solid Quartz Countertops
and more....
The building features:
24-hour Concierge
Gym & Yoga room
Package Room
Rooftop Terrace
Co-working space / library lounge
Game Room
Storage
Bike Room
LOCATION
The Walker House building is located right across the street from the Harriet Tubman light rail station, which will get you to Newark Penn Station in 6 minutes.
NJ Transit trains from either Newark Penn Station or nearby Broad Street station will get you to NYC 34th Street Penn Station in 20 minutes. Whole Foods is within 5-minute walking distance.
LEASE ASSIGNMENT
You'll need to provide proof of income (30x rent) to apply for the lease assignment. Guarantors are accepted.
Job Relocation
Application fee is $50. Proof of income (30 x rent) and criminal/credit background check required. Guarantors are accepted.
Building is pet friendly, but there's an additional fee for pets.
Newark (New Jersey) Building Address For Rent: 540 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102