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Walnut Crossing
Walnut Crossing
51 N Walnut St,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
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About Walnut Crossing
Discover your new apartment at Walnut Crossing in East Orange, NJ. This community is located at 51 N Walnut St in East Orange. Compare 1 to 2 bedroom floor plans, then give us a call for price and availability. The leasing staff is eager to show off our wonderful community. Stop looking and get moving. Contact or stop by Walnut Crossing to schedule a tour!
Walnut Crossing is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07017 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Orange attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Fitness Center
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Heating
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
Location
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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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
Walnut Crossing is within 5 minutes or 2.6 miles from N.J. Inst. of Technology. It is also near Bloomfield College and Essex County College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
469 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
711 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
278 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
333 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,748 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
191 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
182 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in East Orange include Park Avenue, located 1.8 miles from Walnut Crossing. Walnut Crossing is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.2 miles or 14 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 29.1 miles or 44 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 44 min | 29.1 mi |
Time and distance from Walnut Crossing.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Walnut Crossing has 3 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 | ||
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Turtle Back Zoo
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi |
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
Walnut Crossing has 5 parks within 5.3 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Branch Brook Park, and Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
Walnut Crossing has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 12.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 14.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 14.8 mi |
Walnut Crossing has 3 military bases within 14.8 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 12.0 miles away and a 20 minute drive.
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51 N Walnut St
East Orange, NJ 07017