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Highlights

  • Dog park
  • Scenic views
  • Waterfront
  • Oversized apartments
  • Trails

Location

400 Highland Ter, Orange, NJ 07050, USA
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Management

Benjamin H. Realty Corp.

Leasing office

(973) 672-1020

Property Overview

The Hermitage offers strong value, standout amenities, and a convenient location, supported by an 8.6 Zumper expert rating and top marks for price, amenities, and location. Notable features include a dog park, scenic waterfront views, oversized apartments, and nearby trails, while its value for money is ranked in the 100th percentile and a top-rated high school is close by.

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 Hermitage is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Hermitage 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
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath650 sqft$1,475 /mo1 unit availableDistinctive apartments with old world charm at The Hermitage are appealing to many moving from New York City. Now, more than ever, New Yorkers are moving out of their NYC apartments and finding fulfilling real estate outside of the city limits. Apartments in areas like Orange are a welcome refuge for those looking for additional open space inside and outside of their new home. With Highland Station on the Morris-Essex train line within steps of The Hermitage, it has become a popular location for anyone that needs to commute east or west for work and school. The oversized apartments also provide enough space to feel comfortable with working from home, taking online classes or even raising a family. These apartments and our neighboring community The Majestic at 466 Highland Avenue are becoming prime realty locations in the greater Essex area. The Hermitage's spacious floorplans make us an affordable option for off campus housing as well for students and staff at Seton Hall University. 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 comprises 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. At Benjamin H. Realty Corp., we're always working to provide the best real estate and property management services to our communities.

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Amenities for The Hermitage

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Neighborhood

Close To Highway
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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About The Hermitage

Home The Hermitage

Distinctive apartments with old world charm at The Hermitage are appealing to many moving from New York City. Now, more than ever, New Yorkers are moving out of their NYC apartments and finding fulfilling real estate outside of the city limits. Apartments in areas like Orange are a welcome refuge for those looking for additional open space inside and outside of their new home. With Highland Station on the Morris-Essex train line within steps of The Hermitage, it has become a popular location for anyone that needs to commute east or west for work and school. The oversized apartments also provide enough space to feel comfortable with working from home, taking online classes or even raising a family. These apartments and our neighboring community The Majestic at 466 Highland Avenue are becoming prime realty locations in the greater Essex area. The Hermitage's spacious floorplans make us an affordable option for off campus housing as well for students and staff at Seton Hall University. 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 comprises 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. At Benjamin H. Realty Corp., we're always working to provide the best real estate and property management services to our communities.


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 Hermitage is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Hermitage 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 Hermitage
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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Hermitage 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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 128 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 4 parks within a mile

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 Hermitage compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 4.3 miles from public transportation
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 miles away

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Rent trends in Orange

studio apartments at The Hermitage cost about 23% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Orange.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Orange
A table of studio rental data trends in Orange
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,900
December 2024$1,747
January 2025$1,494
February 2025$1,505
March 2025$1,900
April 2025$1,834
May 2025$1,566
June 2025$1,428
July 2025$1,464
August 2025$1,458
September 2025$1,460
October 2025$1,576
November 2025$1,777
December 2025$1,772
January 2026$1,752
February 2026$1,702
March 2026$1,586
April 2026$1,729
May 2026$1,849
June 2026$1,811
July 2026$1,944
August 2026$1,953
September 2026$1,966
October 2026$1,897

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$59,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,475.
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Schools near The Hermitage

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School

216 lincoln ave

orange, NJ, 7050

PK, K-7Public
C

Central Elementary School

33 cleveland st

orange, NJ, 7050

K-2Public

The Montrose Early Childhood Center

358 clark st

south orange, NJ, 7079

PKPublic

Orange Early Childhood Center

397 park ave

orange, NJ, 7050

PKPublic

Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center

747 nothfield ave

west orange, NJ, 7052

PKPublic
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Getting around Orange near 400 Highland Ter

Walking

7/10
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

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

Points of interest for 400 Highland Ter, Orange

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 400 Highland Ter

Bravo
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Hudson Food Market
517 Lincoln Pl
Orange Mini Market
620 Freeman St
Lee's Market
545 Valley Rd
Appian Way Catering & Restaurant
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