242 Prospect Street
242 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ 07017
- Monthly Rent
- $1,600
- Bedrooms
- 1 Bed1 Bed
- Bathrooms
- 1 Bath1 Bath
- Sq. Ft.
- 800 sq ft
Pricing and Floor Plans
1 Bedroom
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Property Information
- Built in 1952
- 49 units3 stories
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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
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Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable
Transit
Strong public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Transit
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
1 min Drive
Airport
14 min Drive
Airport
44 min Drive
Airport
53 min Drive
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
Edward T. Bowser Sr Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Clark School
Grades PK-5
Private
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
Grades PK-5
Public
Patrick F Healy Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Sojourner Truth Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Faith Temple New Hope Christia
Grades PK-8
Private
East Orange Campus High School
Grades 9-12
Public
East Orange STEM Academy
Grades 6-12
Public
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
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
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East Orange, NJ 07017
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