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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Updated kitchen cabinets
  • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
  • Desirable amenities

Location

242 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ 07017, USA
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Management

242 Prospect Holding LLC

Leasing office

(862) 212-3413

Property Overview

242 Prospect Street offers a prime location with excellent access to top-rated schools, enhancing its appeal for renters. With a Zumper expert rating of 8.3 out of 10, the property features competitive pricing, impressive amenities, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. It also ranks well in value per square foot, ensuring an attractive option for those seeking a quality living experience.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 242 Prospect Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 242 Prospect Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath800 sqft$1,600 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to your new home in East Orange, NJ! This nice one-bedroom apartment is situated in a prime location, offering easy access to all the city has to offer. The apartment features a spacious bedroom and a full bathroom, providing ample space for comfortable living. The interior boasts beautiful hardwood floors that add a touch of elegance to the space. The kitchen is a chef's dream with its granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, perfect for preparing your favorite meals. One of the best features of this apartment is that the heat and hot water are included, providing you with added convenience and savings. This apartment is more than just a place to live, it's a place to love. Come and experience the comfort and convenience of this wonderful one-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ.

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Amenities for 242 Prospect Street

Apartment Amenities

Granite CountertopsHardwood Floor
Heat and Hot Water Included

Appliances

Stainless Steel Appliances
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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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Property details

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About 242 Prospect Street

HomeApartments in East Orange 242 Prospect Street

Welcome to our 1 bedroom apartment located in East orange this unit features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen cabinets perfect for cooking and entertaining including heat and hot water for added convenience. Whit a prime location and this desirables amenities. This apt is perfect place to call home contact us today to schedule a tour and make apt yours Minimum requirements to rent this apartment: 600 Credit Score Gross Monthly Income 3X rent No Landlord Tenancy Filings


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 242 Prospect Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 242 Prospect Street 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 242 Prospect Street
Price·9A 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.
242 Prospect Street stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
242 Prospect Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including granite countertops. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 242 Prospect Street 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.
242 Prospect Street 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 242 Prospect Street 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.

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 242 Prospect Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 50 sqft larger than other listings nearby

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Rent trends in East Orange

1-bedroom apartments at 242 Prospect Street cost about 3% 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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Can I afford to live at 242 Prospect St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$64,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near 242 Prospect Street

Edward T. Bowser Senior School of Excellence

180 lincoln st

east orange, NJ, 7017

PK, K-5Public
C-

Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy

340 prospect st

east orange, NJ, 7017

PK, KPublic
B-

Althea Gibson Academy

490 william 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 242 Prospect St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 242 Prospect 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

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-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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