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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium amenities
  • On-site parking
  • Private spaces
  • New renovations

Location

66 Melmore Gdns, East Orange, NJ 07017, USA
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Management

Benjamin H. Realty Corp.

Leasing office

(973) 672-1020

Property Overview

Twin Gardens has received a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, reflecting its appeal to renters, while its competitive price rating of 9 indicates excellent value considering the premium amenities and prime location. Featuring notable attributes such as on-site parking, laundry facilities, and recent renovations, it benefits from a location rating of 9, ensuring easy access to key destinations and local schools, enhancing overall quality of life. The trustworthiness rating of 8 further emphasizes transparency and reliability in property management.

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

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,625 /mo1 unit availableTwin Gardens, a Featured Property in East Orange, NJ managed by our company, allows residents to combine the benefits of a career in the big city and life in a smaller town. As a global center for commerce and culture, New York City is one of the best professional destinations in the world. Many of our residents have reported, however, that they prefer the quieter lifestyle of a more intimate community. We deliver exactly that at Twin Gardens, a New Jersey apartment building with ready access to everything the Garden State has to offer as well as a convenient route into Manhattan. The building’s prime location allows residents to rely on a 20-minute commute to Midtown from nearby Brick Church Train Station while enjoying many opportunities to explore the surrounding town and state. Of course, New Jersey apartments at Twin Gardens are just as valuable inside their four walls: new renovations have made common and private spaces more attractive and user-friendly in many respects. On-site parking and laundry facilities enhance everyday life and ensure a streamlined living experience for every resident. Twin Gardens is remarkable inside and out, sporting an in-demand location and a wealth of premium amenities.

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Amenities for Twin Gardens

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove
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About Twin Gardens

HomeApartments in East Orange Twin Gardens

Twin Gardens, a Featured Property in East Orange, NJ managed by our company, allows residents to combine the benefits of a career in the big city and life in a smaller town. As a global center for commerce and culture, New York City is one of the best professional destinations in the world. Many of our residents have reported, however, that they prefer the quieter lifestyle of a more intimate community. We deliver exactly that at Twin Gardens, a New Jersey apartment building with ready access to everything the Garden State has to offer as well as a convenient route into Manhattan. The building’s prime location allows residents to rely on a 20-minute commute to Midtown from nearby Brick Church Train Station while enjoying many opportunities to explore the surrounding town and state. Of course, New Jersey apartments at Twin Gardens are just as valuable inside their four walls: new renovations have made common and private spaces more attractive and user-friendly in many respects. On-site parking and laundry facilities enhance everyday life and ensure a streamlined living experience for every resident. Twin Gardens is remarkable inside and out, sporting an in-demand location and a wealth of premium amenities.


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

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in East Orange

1-bedroom apartments at Twin Gardens cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in East Orange.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
East Orange
A table of studio rental data trends in East Orange
MonthMedian Rent
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
February 2026$1,373
March 2026$1,525

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Can I afford to live at 66 Melmore Gdns?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$65,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $65,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,625.
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Schools near Twin Gardens

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy

106 prospect 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 66 Melmore Gdns

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.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 66 Melmore Gdns, 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

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
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
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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