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Walnut Garden
129 N Walnut St,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
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About Walnut Garden
Experience your new apartment at Walnut Garden in East Orange, NJ. This community can be found in East Orange at 129 N. Walnut St. in the 07017 area. The professional leasing staff is ready to help you find your perfect new home. Come for a visit to see the available floorplan options. Welcome to your new home at Walnut Garden. Contact or drop by to find out the availability today.
Walnut Garden is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07017 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Orange attendance zone.
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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 | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
Walnut Garden is within 5 minutes or 2.6 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near N.J. Inst. of Technology and Essex County College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
253 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
520 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
469 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
333 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
711 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
278 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,748 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
182 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
191 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in East Orange include Park Avenue, located 1.6 miles from Walnut Garden. Walnut Garden is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.5 miles or 15 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 29.3 miles or 45 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.5 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 45 min | 29.3 mi |
Time and distance from Walnut Garden.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
Walnut Garden has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 3-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 | 2.2 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Turtle Back Zoo
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.6 mi |
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi |
Walnut Garden has 5 parks within 5.1 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Branch Brook Park, and Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi |
Walnut Garden has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 1.1 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 12.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 14.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 14.9 mi |
Walnut Garden has 3 military bases within 14.9 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 12.3 miles away and a 20 minute drive.
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129 N Walnut St
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