New Jersey Essex County East Orange

$1,950 / Month

260 Amherst St Unit 2

East Orange, NJ 07018

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908-884-0300

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

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Available

Available Now

Highlights

Colonial Architecture
Wood Flooring
Granite Countertops
Porch
Ceramic Tile Flooring
Central Air

260 Amherst St Unit 2

About This Home

12 Month Lease , Available Now

Bright and spacious second floor unit in a well-maintained multi-family home featuring three bedrooms,one full bath,and a living room/dining room combo. Tenants share access to the backyard. Conveniently located near shopping,dining,and public transportation. Schedule your showing today!

260 Amherst St is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07018 ZIP Code.

* 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.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1930

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Colonial Architecture Apartment

Home Security

Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

3-Story Property

Kitchen

Granite Countertops Gas Oven or Range Microwave

Listing and Financial Details

12 Month Lease Term Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, hot water

Outdoor Features

Porch

Utilities

Central Air Gas Water Heater Heating Available Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

Association fees include water

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Contact

Listed by FREDERICK WILLIAMS | Realty of America
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City - East Orange

East Orange, New Jersey sits just 12 miles from Manhattan, combining historic charm with contemporary city living. Tree-lined streets showcase the area's architectural heritage, from pre-war apartment buildings to classic single-family homes. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments average $1,407, while two-bedrooms typically rent for $1,897, with annual increases of 1-2% across all unit sizes.

The city features established neighborhoods like Greenwood, known for its architectural character, and the Central Avenue Commercial District. Elmwood Park provides recreational opportunities with its swimming pool, tennis courts, and walking track. The East Orange Campus High School stands on the historic grounds of the former Upsala College, while the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative & Performing Arts honors the legendary singer's local roots. Two NJ Transit train stations offer direct service to New York City, making the area particularly accessible for commuters.

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Microwave

Oven
Range

Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors

Tile Floors

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Seton Hall University	Drive:	7 min	2.3 mi
N.J. Inst. of Technology	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Rutgers, Newark Campus	Drive:	5 min	3.0 mi
Essex County College	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi

260 Amherst St Unit 2 is within 7 minutes or 2.3 miles from Seton Hall University. It is also near N.J. Inst. of Technology and Essex County College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in East Orange include Norfolk Street, located 2.5 miles from 260 Amherst St Unit 2. 260 Amherst St Unit 2 is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.4 miles or 15 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 29.7 miles or 46 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Norfolk Street	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Orange Street	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Warren Street	Drive:	5 min	2.8 mi
Park Avenue	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
Bloomfield Avenue	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Brick Church	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
East Orange	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Orange	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Highland Avenue	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Mountain Station	Drive:	8 min	2.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Newark Liberty International	Drive:	15 min	8.4 mi
LaGuardia	Drive:	46 min	29.7 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 260 Amherst St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Brick Church Plaza	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Central Avenue Plaza	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

260 Amherst St Unit 2 has 2 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Edison National Historic Site	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi
Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Branch Brook Park	Drive:	9 min	4.2 mi
Turtle Back Zoo	Drive:	11 min	4.7 mi
Greenwood Gardens	Drive:	15 min	6.6 mi

260 Amherst St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 6.6 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, and Branch Brook Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
East Orange General Hospital	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
The University Hospital	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Saint Michael's Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	2.9 mi

260 Amherst St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Military Ocean Terminal	Drive:	20 min	12.2 mi
Tamdques Reservation	Drive:	26 min	14.2 mi
Governors Island Support Center	Drive:	31 min	15.8 mi