Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Orange, NJ from $600 (187 Rentals)

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24 N 18th St, Unit #3
$1,600
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24 N 18th St, Unit #3

24 N 18th StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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151 N Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

151 N Walnut St

151 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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38 S Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 S Walnut St

38 S Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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94 S Munn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

94 S Munn Ave

94 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Chestnut Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Park

25 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Munn Heritage
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Munn Heritage

77 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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116 Lenox Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lenox Ave

116 Lenox AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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The Renaissance
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaissance

83 Halsted StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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115 S Clinton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 S Clinton St

115 S Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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172 William St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

172 William St

172 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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148 S Munn Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

148 S Munn Ave

148 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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230 North Munn
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 North Munn

230 N Munn StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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207 S Harrison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

207 S Harrison St

207 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Rockledge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockledge Apartments

94 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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65-67 4th Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65-67 4th Avenue

65-67 4th AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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95 N Walnut St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

95 N Walnut St

95 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017

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Arlington Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Court Apartments

212-220 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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268 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

268 Prospect St

268 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Ambassador Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ambassador Towers

44 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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baldwin
3 Bedroom Apartments

baldwin

4 Baldwin StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Sunrise Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

209-215 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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317 William St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

317 William St

317 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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363 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

363 Park Ave

363-365 Park AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75 N Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

75 N Walnut St

75 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Robert Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robert Towers

60 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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East Orange, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Available East Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Orange, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairmount Crossing in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $684. The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount Crossing29.98% AMI1BR,1BA$684
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Maple GardensApartment 10FStudio,1BA$1,184
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Orange, NJ

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Orange area is the $0.23 price per square foot 104 Beaumont Pl Model at 104 Beaumont Pl, Unit unit 1 in the in the Forest Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value East Orange apartment is the 33 Norman Rd Model at 33 Norman Rd, Unit 31 starting at $2,150 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Orange apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
104 Beaumont Pl, Unit unit 1104 Beaumont Pl2BR,1BA$0.23
33 Norman Rd, Unit 3133 Norman Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
69 N 13th St69 N 13th StStudio ,1BA$0.60
203 2nd St, Unit 203 2nd Street, Newark City, NJ 07107203 2nd St3BR,1BA$0.91
212 Oakwood Pl212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl3BR,1BA$1.09
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
71 4th Ave, Unit 471 4th Ave4BR,1BA$1.18
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04

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East Orange Overview

A charming and welcoming New Jersey city if there ever was one, East Orange is a wonderful option to consider for anyone looking to relocate to the heart of the Garden State. Offering plenty of modern amenities and easy access to a number of job markets, this blue collar hub of about 60,000 people has much to offer to many.

Why live in East Orange, NJ?

The Garden State is flush with excellent places to live, work and raise a family, and East Orange apartments are certainly a popular option. From the shopping options of the downtown market district to the stately historic buildings that line much of the center of the city, this New Jersey locale boasts a proud history and plenty of future opportunity.

East Orange, NJ
Population: 64,457

Ranked #585

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Orange Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Orange?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Orange is at The Renaissance listed at $1,150.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Orange Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Orange Apartment is $684 at Fairmount Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Orange Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Orange is starting from $820 at Fairmount Crossing.

What is the most affordable East Orange Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Orange Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairmount Crossing and starts from $949.

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