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288 Amherst St

East Orange, NJ 07018

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973-746-4777

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288 Amherst St

About This Home

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Commuter' Dream! This well-maintained 1-bedroom rental at 288 Amherst St the perfect blend of affordability and accessibility. Enjoy an updated kitchen and an airy living space just minutes away from public transportation to Manhattan. This unit comes with the added bonus of one assigned parking spot. Close to Seton Hall University, local parks, and shopping. NTN report. income verification, and 1.5-month security deposit required. NO pets preferred.

288 Amherst St is a house 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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Interior Spaces

2-Story Property

Listing and Financial Details

Assessor Parcel Number 1605-00491-0000-00075-0000- Tenant pays for cable t.v., electric, gas, heat, hot water

Lot Details

5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

Window Unit Cooling System

Community Details

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Contact

Listed by JASON BOBB | GardenStateMLS#NJ
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Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC

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City - East Orange

East Orange, NJ, 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.

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

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Seton Hall University	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
N.J. Inst. of Technology	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Rutgers, Newark Campus	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Essex County College	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi

288 Amherst St is within 7 minutes or 2.4 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 2.6 miles from 288 Amherst St. 288 Amherst St is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.5 miles or 15 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 29.8 miles or 46 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Norfolk Street	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Orange Street	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Warren Street	Drive:	5 min	2.9 mi
Park Avenue	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Bloomfield Avenue	Drive:	8 min	3.9 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Brick Church	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
East Orange	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Orange	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Highland Avenue	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Mountain Station	Drive:	8 min	2.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Newark Liberty International	Drive:	15 min	8.5 mi
LaGuardia	Drive:	46 min	29.8 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.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 288 Amherst St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Brick Church Plaza	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Central Avenue Plaza	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi

288 Amherst St has 2 shopping centers within 1.4 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:	8 min	3.0 mi
Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi
Branch Brook Park	Drive:	9 min	4.3 mi
Turtle Back Zoo	Drive:	11 min	4.8 mi
Greenwood Gardens	Drive:	16 min	6.7 mi

288 Amherst St has 5 parks within 6.7 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, and Branch Brook Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
East Orange General Hospital	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
The University Hospital	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Saint Michael's Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi

288 Amherst St has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Military Ocean Terminal	Drive:	20 min	12.3 mi
Tamdques Reservation	Drive:	26 min	14.3 mi
Governors Island Support Center	Drive:	31 min	15.9 mi