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261 Amherst Street #1, East Orange, NJ 07018, US
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Property Overview
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- More space
- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 261 Amherst Street #1
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 261 Amherst Street #1
Large 3 Bedroom Apartment Large Bedrooms Spacious Kitchen Large Living Room Updated Bathroom Wood Flooring Baseboard Heating Tenant pays their own Utilities 1st Floor Apartment Available Immediately Call 347-339-3593 to view and more Info
Lease Terms
1 yearProperty 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 261 Amherst Street #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 975 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Address details
| Zip code | 07018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in East Orange
3-bedroom apartments at 261 Amherst Street #1 cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in East Orange.
Median rents as of Sep 26 2026.
East Orange
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,491 |
| November 2024 | $2,495 |
| December 2024 | $2,425 |
| January 2025 | $2,400 |
| February 2025 | $2,412 |
| March 2025 | $2,480 |
| April 2025 | $2,497 |
| May 2025 | $2,385 |
| June 2025 | $2,325 |
| July 2025 | $2,340 |
| August 2025 | $2,419 |
| September 2025 | $2,488 |
| October 2025 | $2,493 |
| November 2025 | $2,405 |
| December 2025 | $2,483 |
| January 2026 | $2,400 |
| February 2026 | $2,386 |
| March 2026 | $2,398 |
| April 2026 | $2,361 |
| May 2026 | $2,400 |
| June 2026 | $2,367 |
| July 2026 | $2,412 |
| August 2026 | $2,445 |
| September 2026 | $2,400 |
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Can I afford to live at 261 Amherst Street #1?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$84,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $84,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,100.
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Schools near 261 Amherst Street #1
Hughes Elementary School
160 rhode island ave
east orange, NJ, 7018
PK, K-5Public
C
Althea Gibson Academy
490 william st
east orange, NJ, 7017
PK, KPublic
B-
Central Elementary School
33 cleveland st
orange, NJ, 7050
K-2Public
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
340 prospect st
east orange, NJ, 7017
PK, KPublic
B-
Michelle Obama Elementary School
186 14th ave
newark, NJ, 7103
PK, K-3Public
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Getting around East Orange near 261 Amherst Street #1
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.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 261 Amherst Street #1, East Orange
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Caribbrew LLC
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Coffee & Tea Spot Co
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Olive May Natural Foods
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Harmony Liquor Store
117 Central Ave
Odabro African Lounge
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Heritage Restaurant & Lounge
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Dillon's Tavern
45 Freeman St
Vips
560 Main St
Your Daily Baguette Bakery
466 Central Ave
Adrian's Bread Box Inc
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Sanford Fresh Fish Market LLC
22 Sanford St
East Orange Number 1 Seafood
20 Sanford St
Quality Restaurant & Bakery
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Papa Johns
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