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Prospect Park Apartments
545 Park Ave,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
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About Prospect Park Apartments
Prospect Park Apartments is ready for your visit. In a location on Park Ave in East Orange's 07017 Zip code, you can easily connect with a number of nearby highlights. The leasing staff is ready to help you find the perfect floorplan option. Be sure to check out the current floorplan options. Come see Prospect Park Apartments today.
Prospect Park Apartments is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07017 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Orange School District attendance zone.
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545 Park Ave,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
Prospect Park Apartments is within 5 minutes or 2.2 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Seton Hall University and N.J. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Transportation options available in East Orange include Park Avenue, located 1.8 miles from Prospect Park Apartments. Prospect Park Apartments is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.7 miles or 15 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 29.5 miles or 45 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.7 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 45 min | 29.5 mi |
Walkability Near Prospect Park Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
70
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Prospect Park Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
Prospect Park Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Turtle Back Zoo
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi |
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.9 mi |
Prospect Park Apartments has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Branch Brook Park, and Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
Prospect Park Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 12.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 14.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 15.2 mi |
Prospect Park Apartments has 3 military bases within 15.2 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 12.6 miles away and a 20 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
545 Park Ave
East Orange, NJ 07017