East Orange Apartments and Rentals

East Orange calls itself the "City on the Move." Located at the crossroads of New Jersey, it's certainly well positioned for movers and shakers. Newark is immediately to the southeast and Manhattan isn't far off, either. That means an East Orange apartment will put you within reach of big city amenities, without costing exorbitant city prices.

For much of East Orange's history, it was actually part of Newark. It wasn't until 1806 that it split from that city as part of the larger area simply known as Orange. Orange, New Jersey incorporated as a town in 1860 and rapidly began to divide into smaller units. East Orange got its turn in 1863. By 1909, it had incorporated as a city and begun its modern era. Today the city is struggling with issues of safety.

If you're looking for work in this city, the East Orange General Hospital is one major area employer. Some sections of East Orange have also been designated as an Urban Enterprise Zone, which helps to encourage employment. While there are no institutes of higher education in East Orange, Seton Hall University is close by in South Orange.

While prices in East Orange aren't as outrageous as they are on the other side of the Holland Tunnel, they're still higher than the national average. Expect to pay about 20 percent more then the rest of the country to live in this city. There's plenty of available housing with the vacancy rate at 13 percent, but rents are still fairly steep. A one-bedroom East Orange apartment leases for between $1,090 and $1,481 a month.

While many East Orange residents will travel into Manhattan to take advantage of New York attractions, there are a number of reasonable entertainment options within the city limits. The East Orange Golf Course is open to the public. The Jersey Explorer Children's Museum offers interactive exhibits for the family crowd. There are also places to dance, like Bogies Night Club, and opportunities to dine in style, such as at the Danasty Supper Club.

East Orange doesn't stage a large number of community events. There's the City of East Orange Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in December. The East Orange YMCA's Day of Constant Jazz fundraiser comes around in April. You can also watch the Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks in East Orange.

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