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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

Affordable Luxury in the Heart of East Orange scores highly across multiple dimensions, with a Zumper expert rating of 8.1 out of 10 reflecting its overall appeal. It excels in pricing and location, earning scores of 9 out of 10, showcasing its competitive value and proximity to essential amenities. The property features attractive hardwood floors, updated kitchen cabinets, and desirable amenities, making it a standout choice for renters seeking quality and convenience.

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, Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange 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

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath$1,950 /mo1 unit availableNice 2 bedrooms apt in great location in east orange heat and hot water including

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Amenities for Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood FloorHeat and Hot Water Included

Appliances

RangeStove and Refridgerator
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

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange

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Welcome to our 2 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 Tex me at 973-699-6339 to Set up date and time thank you. Minimum requirements to rent this apartment: 650 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, Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange 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 Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange
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.
Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange 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.
Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hardwood floor. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange 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.
Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange 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 Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange 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 Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.2 mile away

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Rent trends in East Orange

2-bedroom apartments at Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in East Orange.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
East Orange
A table of studio rental data trends in East Orange
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,311
December 2023$1,298
January 2024$1,337
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

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$78,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $78,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,950.
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Schools near Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange

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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