242 Prospect Street

242 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ 07017

Last Updated: 1 Wk Ago
Monthly Rent
$1,600
Bedrooms
1 Bed
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
800 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

1 Bedroom

$1,600
1 Bed, 1 Bath
800 Sq. Ft.
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* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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Property Information

  • Built in 1952
  • 49 units3 stories

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Walk Time
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Property Highlights

  • Heat and Hot Water
  • Heat and Hot Water Included
  • heat and hot wster
  • Stove and Refridgerator
  • stove refrigerator and microwaves

Apartment Features

  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Tile Floors

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Maintenance on site
  • Renters Insurance Program

Map of 242 Prospect Street

Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable

Transit

Strong public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Commuter Rail

1 min Drive

Airport

Newark Liberty International

14 min Drive

EWR

Airport

LaGuardia

44 min Drive

LGA

Airport

John F Kennedy International

53 min Drive

JFK

Moving to Lower Essex County, East Orange, NJ

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 242 Prospect Street proximity to Brick Church Plaza. Brick Church Plaza is 0.7 miles away.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, 242 Prospect Street has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.7 miles. Transit options include Grove Street and Park Avenue.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 242 Prospect Street are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Branch Brook Park, and Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium.

Airports

Living in Lower Essex County provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 16 minutes from 242 Prospect Street. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 29.6 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Edward T. Bowser Sr Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Not rated

Clark School

Grades PK-5

Private

Not rated

Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Patrick F Healy Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Sojourner Truth Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Faith Temple New Hope Christia

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10

East Orange Campus High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

East Orange STEM Academy

Grades 6-12

Public

Not rated

Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Bloomfield College Drive: 4 min (1.9 mi)
Seton Hall University Drive: 8 min (3 mi)
N.J. Inst. of Technology Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)
Rutgers, Newark Campus Drive: 6 min (3.4 mi)

About 242 Prospect Street

Welcome to our 1 bedroom apartment located in East orange this unit features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen cabinets perfect for cooking and entertaining including heat and hot water for added convenience. Whit a prime… location and this desirables amenities. This apt is perfect place to call home contact us today to schedule a tour and make apt yours

Minimum requirements to rent this apartment:

600 Credit Score
Gross Monthly Income 3X rent
No Landlord Tenancy Filings

242 Prospect Street is an apartment community in East Orange, NJ

Contact

Property Address:
242 Prospect St,
East Orange, NJ 07017
Phone Number: (862) 214-2410
Office Hours
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242 Prospect Street

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