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Highlights

  • Newly renovated apartments
  • Laundry facilities
  • Off-street parking
  • Quality living
  • Prime locations
  • Access control

Location

157 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ 07018, USA
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Management

Benjamin H. Realty Corp.

Leasing office

(973) 672-1020

Property Overview

The Millennium is highly rated, achieving an impressive 8.6 overall from Zumper, underscoring its attractiveness to renters. It features newly renovated apartments and prime amenities, with a price rating of 10 and a location rating of 9, highlighting its exceptional value and convenient accessibility. Additionally, the property maintains a trustworthiness score of 8, supported by detailed presentations and 10 photos that effectively showcase its offerings.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Millennium is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Millennium has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,625 /mo1 unit availableThe Millennium and nearby The Heritage are two of our newest acquisitions and reflects on our company-wide commitment to quality and affordable living in prime locations throughout East Orange and neighboring Orange, NJ. With one and two bedroom apartments available, The Millennium is a suitable new home for individuals, couples, students or those looking to start and family and desiring to relocate to this area. East Orange is a lively community with plentiful educational and commercial resources. Our location is just blocks away from the Brick Church Train Station providing access to NJ Transit's Morris-Essex line for those needing public transportation to commute east or west. Commuting by car is a breeze with almost immediate access to Route 280 and the Garden State Parkway. The campuses of Seton Hall, NJIT, Rutgers-Newark and Essex County Community College are all less than a 10 minute drive. Each apartment has been newly renovated to show off its best features to both residents and guests. Newly-tiled kitchens and bathrooms will ensure cleaner homes and more dazzling appearances for every resident of The Millennium. The property is equipped with access control to improve security and includes laundry facilities as well as off-street parking. For residents looking to relax or exercise outdoors, Branch Brook Park on the north end of Newark and Monte Irvin Park in Orange are a short 5 minute ride. South Mountain Reservation covers 2,112 acres and the largest natural area in the Essex County Park System is only 10 minutes away. Offering scenic views from some of the highest points in Essex County, the reservation is comprised of trails, a dog park and the attractions of the Recreation Complex which includes Codey Arena, Mini-Golf Safari, Park N Ride, The Waterfront, TreeTop Adventure Course and the Turtle Back Zoo. Benjamin H. Realty Corp. properties enjoy a combination of on-site superintendents and local property management from a knowledgeable real estate team dedicated to providing quality apartment homes at affordable rents to the community. To find out more about New Jersey apartments in this popular and affordable building, you can visit The Alexandra in person or contact a Benjamin H. Realty Corp. agent at ****.

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Amenities for The Millennium

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Hot Water

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RangeRefrigerator
Stove
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About The Millennium

HomeApartments in East Orange The Millennium

The Millennium and nearby The Heritage are two of our newest acquisitions and reflects on our company-wide commitment to quality and affordable living in prime locations throughout East Orange and neighboring Orange, NJ. With one and two bedroom apartments available, The Millennium is a suitable new home for individuals, couples, students or those looking to start and family and desiring to relocate to this area. East Orange is a lively community with plentiful educational and commercial resources. Our location is just blocks away from the Brick Church Train Station providing access to NJ Transit's Morris-Essex line for those needing public transportation to commute east or west. Commuting by car is a breeze with almost immediate access to Route 280 and the Garden State Parkway. The campuses of Seton Hall, NJIT, Rutgers-Newark and Essex County Community College are all less than a 10 minute drive. Each apartment has been newly renovated to show off its best features to both residents and guests. Newly-tiled kitchens and bathrooms will ensure cleaner homes and more dazzling appearances for every resident of The Millennium. The property is equipped with access control to improve security and includes laundry facilities as well as off-street parking. To find out more about this and other affordable buildings in the area, you can visit our website www Benjaminhreatly com for more information or contact our leasing department at 973-672-1020


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Millennium is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Millennium has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Millennium
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Millennium offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Millennium goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hot water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Millennium receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Millennium is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Millennium does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Millennium is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Millennium compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in East Orange

1-bedroom apartments at The Millennium cost about 1% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in East Orange.

Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
East Orange
A table of studio rental data trends in East Orange
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,356
March 2024$1,360
April 2024$1,340
May 2024$1,375
June 2024$1,375
July 2024$1,265
August 2024$1,256
September 2024$1,375
October 2024$1,375
November 2024$1,420
December 2024$1,500
January 2025$1,512
February 2025$1,400
March 2025$1,367
April 2025$1,350
May 2025$1,350
June 2025$1,350
July 2025$1,359
August 2025$1,321
September 2025$1,309
October 2025$1,382
November 2025$1,494
December 2025$1,701
January 2026$1,340

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near The Millennium

Ecole T. Loverture School

330 central ave

east orange, NJ, 7018

PK, K-5Public
C-

Althea Gibson Academy

490 william st

east orange, NJ, 7017

PK, KPublic
B-

Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy

340 prospect st

east orange, NJ, 7017

PK, KPublic
B-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around East Orange near 157 Halsted St

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 157 Halsted St, East Orange

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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