Cheap Homes for Rent in East Orange, NJ from $800 (104 Rentals)

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property at 108 4th Ave

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 4th Ave, Unit B4

108 4th Ave
NewarkNJ07104
property at 488 S 18th St

$1,000

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$1,000
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488 S 18th St

NewarkNJ07103

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property at 475 Clinton Ave

$1,398

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$1,398
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475 Clinton Ave, Unit 2

475 Clinton Ave
NewarkNJ07108
property at 117 Hudson St

$1,150 - $1,400

Studio Rentals

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117 Hudson St

NewarkNJ07103
property at 318 Ellis Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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318 Ellis Ave, Unit 3

318 Ellis Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111

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property at 20 Ashby Ln

$1,450

Studio Rentals

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20 Ashby Ln

NewarkNJ07103

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East Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Orange, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $932. Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,090
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Orange, NJ

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Orange area is the $0.19 price per square foot 50 Montrose Ter Model at 50 Montrose Ter, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value East Orange apartment is the 69 N 13th St Model at 69 N 13th St starting at $2,600 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Ward 4 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.
50 Montrose Ter, Unit 250 Montrose Ter3BR,1BA$0.19
69 N 13th St69 N 13th St3BR,1BA$0.60
270 S 20th St, Unit #2270 S 20th St3BR,2BA$1.19
Tiffany ManorStarting at $2,0002BR,1.5BA$1.00
408 14th Ave, Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
245 Mount Prospect Ave, Unit 1st Floor245 Mount Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
71 4th Ave, Unit 471 4th Ave4BR,1BA$1.26
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04

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East Orange, NJ
Population: 64,457

Ranked #585

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Orange

What type of rentals are currently available in East Orange?

There are currently 2015 Apartments for Rent in East Orange, NJ with pricing that ranges from $800 to $6,542. There are also 388 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Orange ranging from $800 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Orange?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Orange ranges from $800 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,491.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Orange?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Orange range from $850 to $6,542, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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