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Highlights

  • On-site parking
  • Fully modern apartments
  • Welcoming community
  • Newly tiled kitchens and bathrooms
  • New renovations

Location

250 S Harrison St, East Orange, NJ 07018, USA
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Management

Benjamin H. Realty Corp.

Leasing office

(973) 672-1020

Property Overview

The Sapphire receives a commendable overall rating of 8.6 from Zumper, reflecting its strong value proposition and transparency in management. With a competitive price rating of 10 and impressive amenities score of 9, the property stands out for its newly renovated modern apartments and on-site parking. Additionally, its prime location offers easy access to popular points of interest and quality schools, making it an appealing choice for renters seeking convenience and comfort.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Sapphire is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Sapphire 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
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath950 sqft$2,025 /mo1 unit availableThe Sapphire is home to one, two and three bedroom apartments perfect for residents who want to stay close to nearby New York City. Many of the building’s current residents enjoy fulfilling professional lives in Manhattan but don’t wish to live in the busy and sometimes hectic atmosphere of NYC. The Sapphire is a smart alternative offering more room to stretch out, more affordable rents and a welcoming community while still providing easy access to Midtown and its many career opportunities. A short walk to Brick Church Station connects our residents to Midtown with only a 20 minutes train ride. The benefits of life at The Sapphire go beyond its desirable location. In addition to its exciting neighborhood and wealth of transportation options, The Sapphire sports fully modern one, two and three bedroom apartments with newly tiles kitchens and bathrooms. With parking on-site, The Sapphire residents have the essentials ready at hand – and with a 24 hour Shop-Rite only 3 blocks away, they can easily purchase anything they need at a moments notice. New renovations have made The Sapphire one of the most attractive and accessible Featured Properties in the Benjamin H Realty portfolio.

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Amenities for The Sapphire

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About The Sapphire

HomeApartments in East Orange The Sapphire

The Sapphire is home to one, two and three bedroom apartments perfect for residents who want to stay close to nearby New York City. Many of the building’s current residents enjoy fulfilling professional lives in Manhattan but don’t wish to live in the busy and sometimes hectic atmosphere of NYC. The Sapphire is a smart alternative offering more room to stretch out, more affordable rents and a welcoming community while still providing easy access to Midtown and its many career opportunities. A short walk to Brick Church Station connects our residents to Midtown with only a 20 minutes train ride. The benefits of life at The Sapphire go beyond its desirable location. In addition to its exciting neighborhood and wealth of transportation options, The Sapphire sports fully modern one, two and three bedroom apartments with newly tiles kitchens and bathrooms. With parking on-site, The Sapphire residents have the essentials ready at hand – and with a 24 hour Shop-Rite only 3 blocks away, they can easily purchase anything they need at a moments notice. New renovations have made The Sapphire one of the most attractive and accessible Featured Properties in the Benjamin H Realty portfolio.


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 Sapphire is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Sapphire 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 Sapphire
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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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, The Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 The Sapphire compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in East Orange

3-bedroom apartments at The Sapphire cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in East Orange.

Median rents as of Jan 24 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$1,349

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Can I afford to live at 250 S Harrison St?

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$81,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $81,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,025.
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Schools near The Sapphire

Hughes Elementary School

160 rhode island ave

east orange, NJ, 7018

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-
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Getting around East Orange near 250 S Harrison St

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

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 250 S Harrison St, East Orange

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 250 S Harrison St

Steve's Market
601 Central Ave
Central Corner Store
481 Central Ave
ShopRite of East Orange
533 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Amy NJ Inc
156 Central Pl
Save-A-Lot
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