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Embark

$1,924 – $3,712/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 397–1,108 sq ft
  • 52 units available
533 Main St, East Orange, NJ, 07018

As of October 13, 2026, Embark in East Orange, NJ has 52 apartments for rent from $1,924 to $3,712/mo. Studios start at $1,924, one-bedrooms at $2,564, and two-bedrooms at $3,165. The average asking rent has risen 1.4% since April 8, 2026, from $2,646 to $2,684.

Floor plans

19 floor plans · 52 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

Studio-S1.2

Studio • 1 Bath • 406 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,924/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
4017$1,924406Oct 12
5017$2,019406Oct 12

Studio-S1

Studio • 1 Bath • 397 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,935/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2057$1,935397Oct 12
4057$1,980397Oct 12
5057$2,075397Oct 12

Studio-S2.3

Studio • 1 Bath • 542 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,086/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2068$2,086542Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 700 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,564/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3054$2,564700Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 718 – 726 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,591/mo

11 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
5045$2,591726Oct 12
5050$2,591726Oct 12
4058$2,621726Oct 12
4066$2,621726Oct 12
5058$2,641726Oct 12
5066$2,641726Oct 12
2045$2,651726Oct 12
2050$2,651726Oct 12
2093$2,651718Oct 12
2101$2,651726Oct 12
3040$2,661726Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A3

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 716 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,623/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2110$2,623716Oct 12
3112$2,633716Oct 12
4110$2,643716Oct 12
4112$2,643716Oct 12
2098$2,673716Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A7

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 753 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,678/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
4115$2,678753Oct 12
5115$2,748753Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A3.3

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 721 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,714/mo

8 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2080$2,714721Oct 12
2082$2,714721Oct 12
3078$2,724721Oct 12
3080$2,724721Oct 12
3082$2,724721Oct 12
4082$2,734721Oct 12
5080$2,754721Oct 12
5082$2,754721Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A3.2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 718 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,748/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3035$2,748718Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A6

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 743 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,748/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2034$2,748743Oct 12
2036$2,748743Oct 12
3034$2,758743Oct 12
4034$2,768743Oct 12
5034$2,838743Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A3.4

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 723 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,767/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3043$2,767723Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A3.5

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 735 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,813/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3051$2,813735Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A3.9

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 760 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,822/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2025$2,822760Oct 12
4025$2,842760Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A3.10

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 761 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,826/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2013$2,826761Oct 12
4013$2,846761Oct 12

1 Bed/1 Bath-A3.11

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 772 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,866/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2011$2,866772Oct 12
3011$2,876772Oct 12
5011$2,906772Oct 12

2 Bed/2 Bath-B3.2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,079 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,165/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3039$3,1651,079Oct 12

2 Bed/2 Bath-B3.3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,108 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,170/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2007$3,1701,108Oct 12

2 Bed/2 Bath-B8.3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,020 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,292/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
4084$3,2921,020Oct 12

2 Bed/2 Bath-B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,073 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,712/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
5092$3,7121,073Oct 12

See all 131 units listed at Embark, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Embark has ranged from $2,498 to $2,710. The current average is $2,684, up $38 (1.4%) from $2,646 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (173 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$2,681$1,924 – $3,71255
Sep 2026$2,689$1,864 – $3,71260
Aug 2026$2,632$1,864 – $3,71263
Jul 2026$2,581$1,864 – $3,71244
Jun 2026$2,560$1,820 – $3,71245
May 2026$2,532$1,715 – $3,71263
Apr 2026$2,560$1,840 – $3,71269

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $1,924 – $3,712/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 12

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size.

Lowest-priced apartment: Studio-S1.2 at $1,924

$2,160/mo

$236/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $1,924

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $142

  • Internet

    est.

    $81

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $13

  • All-in monthly

    $2,160

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
Studio$1,924$2,160$76,960/yr
1 bedroom$2,564$2,815$102,560/yr
2 bedrooms$3,165$3,489$126,600/yr

Landlords here commonly look for a yearly income of 40 times the monthly rent, about $76,960 for the $1,924 studio.

Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Concierge

  • Additional Storage Available

  • Bike Storage

  • Business Center

  • Clubhouse

  • Community Room

  • Courtyards

  • Covered Parking

  • Elevator

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Weights

  • High-Speed Internet Access

  • Media Room

  • Near Public Transit

  • On-Site Maintenance

  • Parking Garage

  • Smoke-Free Community

  • Wi-Fi In Common Areas

  • Air Conditioning

  • Balcony

  • Carpet

  • Courtyard

  • Dishwasher

  • Dryer

  • Heat

  • Kitchen Island

  • Large Closets

  • Linen Closet

  • Microwave

  • Pantry

  • Range

  • Refrigerator

  • Vinyl Flooring

  • Washer

  • Wheelchair Accessible


Amenity photos

  • Lobby

Location

533 Main St, East Orange, NJ, 07018


Resident reviews

4.7
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.3
Building Quality4.5
Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0
Maintenance5.0
Location5.0

Embark at the Crossings delivers a strong overall resident experience with beautiful, well-maintained units, thoughtful amenities, and responsive maintenance service. Staff professionalism and hospitality are consistently praised, though communication delays and application processing issues have frustrated some prospective residents during the pre-occupancy phase. Current residents report satisfaction with the property condition, location convenience, and community atmosphere.

Management and staff receive consistently high praise for professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care toward residents. The leasing process, tours, and move-in experience are described as smooth and welcoming, with maintenance requests handled promptly and efficiently. However, some applicants experienced significant communication delays and application tracking issues during the pre-occupancy phase, particularly with affordable housing applications.

The building features modern, well-maintained finishes and spacious units with thoughtfully designed interiors. Common areas, including the gym and outdoor spaces, are consistently clean and well-equipped. Maintenance requests are handled promptly and efficiently. One review raised concerns about responsiveness to communication outside of the leasing process.

Residents consistently praise the property's well-maintained amenities, particularly the modern, fully-equipped gym and yoga studio. Outdoor spaces including grills and a pizza oven, along with clean common areas and courtyards, are highlighted as thoughtfully designed. The concierge team is noted for responsive package handling and general assistance, while maintenance requests are addressed promptly. Convenient location near transit and grocery stores adds to the overall appeal.

Maintenance staff consistently deliver prompt, professional service with rapid response times to repair requests. Residents report efficient problem resolution, clear communication, and courteous interactions during maintenance visits. The team demonstrates strong technical knowledge and attention to detail across appliance repairs and other maintenance needs.

Residents highlight the property's convenient location with direct train station access and nearby grocery stores, making commuting to NYC accessible. The building's proximity to transit and local amenities supports a walkable neighborhood experience for daily errands and commuting needs.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Very Walkable

Some Transit

Not Bikeable


About this property

Ready to pick up the momentum? Embark is East Orange’s new address for modern living—where luxury apartments, inspired amenities, and seamless connectivity come together. Explore studio to three-bedroom homes that offer stylish interiors serving as a calm, comfortable retreat. Located just outside Brick Church Station, Embark makes it easy to commute to NYC in under 25 minutes, host friends for dinner, focus on work, or train for your next goal. Stay energized with destination-worthy amenities like a sleek indoor/outdoor fitness studio and an industrial-chic coworking lounge—all designed to keep you moving forward.


Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Smart Cookie Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

Three Stages Child Care

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.3 mi

Pyramid Academy Preschool LLC

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.3 mi

Truman Academy Preschool

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Zadie's Of The Oranges

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.4 mi

Carlottas Kids 2

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Tender Loving Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Kids Foundation Day Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Luv Family Day Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Ecole T Loverture School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.8 mi

Contact & management