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Highlights

  • Renovated kitchens
  • Dishwashers
  • Spacious layouts
  • Garage parking
  • Updated laundry facilities
  • Corner

Location

552 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017, USA
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Management

Passaic Properties I LLC

Leasing office

(919) 344-0065

Property Overview

552 Park Avenue offers renovated kitchens, dishwashers, spacious layouts, garage parking, updated laundry facilities, and a corner setting. It earns an 8.3 Zumper Expert Rating, with especially strong marks for price and location, and its value for money ranks in the 87.5th percentile.

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, 552 Park Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 552 Park Avenue 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

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,759 /mo1 unit availableBeautiful pre-war apartments that blend timeless character with today’s modern updates. Enjoy renovated kitchens with dishwashers, updated tiled bathrooms, and spacious layouts ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. Abundant natural light fills each home. Residents also enjoy a shared outdoor space, updated laundry facilities, and an on-site superintendent for added convenience. Located near NJ Transit’s Brick Church Train Station, with bus service right at the corner. Surface and garage parking options available.

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About 552 Park Avenue

HomeApartments in East Orange 552 Park Avenue

Beautiful pre-war apartments that blend timeless character with today’s modern updates. Enjoy renovated kitchens with dishwashers, updated tiled bathrooms, and spacious layouts ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. Abundant natural light fills each home. Residents also enjoy a shared outdoor space, updated laundry facilities, and an on-site superintendent for added convenience. Located near NJ Transit’s Brick Church Train Station, with bus service right at the corner. Surface and garage parking options available.


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, 552 Park Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 552 Park Avenue 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 552 Park Avenue
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.
552 Park Avenue 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 552 Park Avenue is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
552 Park Avenue 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 552 Park Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
552 Park Avenue provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 552 Park Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 miles away

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.4 miles away
Distance from transit
More than 3.7 miles from public transportation

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Rent trends in East Orange

2-bedroom apartments at 552 Park Avenue cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in East Orange.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
East Orange
A table of studio rental data trends in East Orange
MonthMedian Rent
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
February 2026$1,373
March 2026$1,512
April 2026$1,383
May 2026$1,356
June 2026$1,400
July 2026$1,383
August 2026$1,386
September 2026$1,335
October 2026$1,348

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$70,360/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $70,360 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,759.
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Schools near 552 Park Avenue

Edward T. Bowser Senior School of Excellence

180 lincoln st

east orange, NJ, 7017

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-

Central Elementary School

33 cleveland st

orange, NJ, 7050

K-2Public

Salome Urena Elementary School

284 first ave

newark, NJ, 7104

PK, K-8Public
C
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Getting around East Orange near 552 Park Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 552 Park Ave, East Orange

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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