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Highlights

  • Controlled access
  • Professional landscaping
  • On-site parking and laundry facilities
  • Heat and hot water included
  • Large floor plans
  • Newly-tiled kitchens and bathrooms

Location

268 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange, NJ 07017, USA
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Management

Benjamin H. Realty Corp.

Leasing office

(973) 672-1020

Property Overview

The Royal presents an impressive overall rating of 8.6 and excels in price, amenities, and location, making it a strong contender for renters seeking value and quality. With competitive pricing and a high score in amenities, this property stands out for its extensive features, including controlled access and professional landscaping. Additionally, its solid trustworthiness rating and favorable public transport distance enhance its appeal, ensuring a well-rounded living experience.

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 Royal is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Royal 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
  • Elevator
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,525 /mo1 unit availableThe Royal in East Orange, NJ is one of several properties in our portfolio located conveniently near tree-lined Park Avenue providing extremely easy access to the neighboring communities of Orange, West Orange, Bloomfield and Newark. All of these Benjamin H. Realty Corp. properties feature large floor plans designed to maximize available space. The Royal offers spacious studios and one bedrooms with heat and hot water included, plus on-site parking and laundry facilities with newly-tiled kitchens and bathrooms. The exterior of The Royal provides a clean, welcoming appearance with professional landscaping helping to maintain the building’s visual appeal. For students seeking an off campus apartment, these large studio and 1 bedroom units provide an ideal location with convenient access to the Newark Campus of Rutgers, NJIT, UMDNJ and Seton Hall Law School as well as nearby Seton Hall University, Bloomfield College and Montclair State University at affordable rents. City Hall and The East Orange Train Station are an easy walk providing access to those needing public transportation east or west on NJ Transit's Morris-Essex line or to area bus lines. Commuting by car is convenient as drivers have quick access to the Garden State Parkway and Route 280. For residents wanting to get out and exercise, Branch Brook Park located in the North End of Newark and Monte Irvin Orange Park are a short ride by car. Branch Brook Park's 360 acres include vast lawns, playing fields, winding paths, and miles of streams, pools and lakes. Its expanse stretches nearly four miles - from US Route 280 in Newark to Mill Street in Belleville, New Jersey - and averages one-quarter mile in width. Each spring, more than 5,000 flowering cherry trees attract thousands of visitors from home and throughout the Northeast. Like all of the communities in our local portfolio, you'll have the benefits of a building professionally managed with controlled access and a quick response to maintenance requests and repairs. Contact Benjamin H. Realty Corp. today for more information about this location and others in our portfolio located throughout East Orange and Orange, New Jersey. We offer prospective residents the opportunity to view open apartments on evenings as well as weekends for their convenience.

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Amenities for The Royal

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

ElevatorElevator in the Building
Onsite Laundry

Neighborhood

Close to Major Highways
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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About The Royal

HomeApartments in East Orange The Royal

The Royal in East Orange, NJ is one of several properties in our portfolio located conveniently near tree-lined Park Avenue providing extremely easy access to the neighboring communities of Orange, West Orange, Bloomfield and Newark. All of these Benjamin H. Realty Corp. properties feature large floor plans designed to maximize available space. The Royal offers spacious studios and one bedrooms with heat and hot water included, plus on-site parking and laundry facilities with newly-tiled kitchens and bathrooms. The exterior of The Royal provides a clean, welcoming appearance with professional landscaping helping to maintain the building’s visual appeal. For students seeking an off campus apartment, these large studio and 1 bedroom units provide an ideal location with convenient access to the Newark Campus of Rutgers, NJIT, UMDNJ and Seton Hall Law School as well as nearby Seton Hall University, Bloomfield College and Montclair State University at affordable rents. City Hall and The East Orange Train Station are an easy walk. Like all of the communities in our local portfolio, you'll have the benefits of a building professionally managed with controlled access and a quick response to maintenance requests and repairs. Contact Benjamin H. Realty Corp. today for more information about this location and others in our portfolio located throughout East Orange and Orange, New Jersey. We offer prospective residents the opportunity to view open apartments on evenings as well as weekends for their convenience.


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

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.2 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 0.4 mile away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in East Orange

1-bedroom apartments at The Royal cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-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

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 268 N Oraton Pkwy?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

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

$61,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $61,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,525.
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Schools near The Royal

Mildred Barry Garvin School

1 grove pl

east orange, NJ, 7017

PK, 3-5Public
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 268 N Oraton Pkwy

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
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 268 N Oraton Pkwy, 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

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

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 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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