242 Prospect Street Apartments

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242 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ 07017

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242 Prospect Street

East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 798-9079
242 Prospect Street in East Orange, NJ - Building Photo
  • 1 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $1,550Pricing
  • 800Square Feet

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 located in the 07017 Zip code of East Orange, NJ. This community is professionally managed by Harper Management Corporation

Property Contact Info

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

242 Prospect Street offers 1 Bedroom apartments having 800 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • 1 Bedroom

      1 Bedroom

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 800 sq ft
       

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,550Call for Availability1 Bedroom800 sq ft$2,325

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Windows

      Kitchen

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

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price

      • $1,550

      Deposit

      • $2,325 deposit
    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. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 49 Units
    • 3 Stories
    • Built in 1952

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

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

    On-Site Services

    • Renters Insurance Program
    • Maintenance On Site
    • Key Fob Entry

    Outdoor Features

    • Controlled Access

    Interior Features

    • Windows

    Kitchen Amenities

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

    Living Area Features

    • Tile Floors
    • Hardwood Floors
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    Frequently Asked Questions about 242 Prospect Street

    Where is 242 Prospect Street located?

    242 Prospect Street is located at 242 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ

    What is the current rent range at 242 Prospect Street?

    Call us today for rates on the 1 Bedroom option at 242 Prospect Street

    Are pets allowed?

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    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 3.0

      The Cost Per Square Foot rating shows you the average cost per square foot for floorplans at this community in relation to the local average.

    • Affordability Nice Value3.0

      The 242 Prospect Street Apartments are 32.4% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the city of East Orange

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$1,550$2,294-$744-32.4%

      Methodology: On 03/09/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1041 other apartment communities in East Orange using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 03/09/2026

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

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    Nearby Schools

    Sojourner Truth Middle School

    East Orange
    116 Hamilton Street
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (278 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away
    2/10

    East Orange Campus High School

    East Orange
    344 Prospect Street
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1748 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
    1/10

    Edward T. Bowser Sr Elementary School

    East Orange
    180 Lincoln Street
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (520 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
    3/10

    Patrick F Healy Middle School

    East Orange
    116 Hamilton Street
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (330 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away
    2/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from 242 Prospect Street.

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreen's

    508 Main St
    1 minute drive / 0.41 miles away

    Shoprite

    533 Main St
    1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away

    Autozone

    500 Central Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.93 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Bloomfield College

    467 Franklin St
    5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away

    New Jersey Institute of Technology

    University Heights
    5 minute drive / 2.51 miles away

    Seton Hall University

    400 S Orange Ave
    5 minute drive / 2.67 miles away

    Groceries

    Shoprite

    533 Main St
    1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away

    Whole Foods

    701 Bloomfield Ave
    7 minute drive / 3.42 miles away

    Seabra Foods

    178-210 Schuyler Ave
    7 minute drive / 3.57 miles away

    Hospitals

    East Orange General Hospital

    300 Central Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.14 miles away

    The University Hospital

    150 Bergen St
    4 minute drive / 2.21 miles away

    Saint Michael's Medical Center

    111 Central Avenue
    5 minute drive / 2.63 miles away

    Military Bases

    Military Ocean Terminal

    20 minute drive / 9.44 miles away

    Governors Island Support Center

    24 minute drive / 11.46 miles away

    Tamdques Reservation

    25 minute drive / 11.81 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Ormont Plaza

    494 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd
    1 minute drive / 0.47 miles away

    Brick Church Plaza

    533 Main St
    1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away

    Sussex Plaza Shopping Center

    20-50 Sussex Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.14 miles away

    242 Prospect Street has 5 shopping centers within 1.4 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Brick Church-Morris & Essex Gladstone Branch

    11 Brick Church Plaza
    1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

    Brick Church-Morris & Essex Morristown Line

    11 Brick Church Plaza
    1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

    East Orange-Morris & Essex Morristown Line

    65 City Hall Plaza
    1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

    Nearby Neighborhoods

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    Ward 2

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    East Orange Studio Apartments $1,920$1,225$3,080
    East Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,294$850$6,001
    East Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,845$1,050$7,937
    East Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,573$1,000$6,542
    East Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,541$800$3,250
    East Orange 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,420$3,000$8,000
    East Orange 6 Bedroom Apartments $3,200$3,200$3,200

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