Cheap Homes for Rent in East Orange, NJ from $900 (69 Rentals)

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property at 96-98 Peabody Pl

$950

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$950

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96-98 Peabody Pl

NewarkNJ07104
property at 362 Sanford Ave

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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362 Sanford Ave

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 848 S 14th St

$1,500

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848 S 14th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

848 S 14th St
NewarkNJ07108

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property at 1 Cornerstone Ln

$1,200 - $1,650

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1 Cornerstone Ln

NewarkNJ07103
property at 840 Mt Prospect Ave

$1,650

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840 Mt Prospect Ave

NewarkNJ07104
property at 21 Tillinghast St

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Tillinghast St

NewarkNJ07108

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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 3 Beds unit found at FOUND Study University Centre in the Central Business District neighborhood priced from $799. Fairmount Crossing in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study University CentreDouble in 3x3 - Newark 26-27 (12 Month)3BR,3BA$799
Fairmount Crossing29.98% AMI2BR,1BA$820
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Maple GardensApartment 07LStudio,1BA$1,099
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Orange, NJ

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Orange area is the $0.30 price per square foot 17 Norfolk St Model at 17 Norfolk St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value East Orange apartment is the 98 S Burnett St Model at 98 S Burnett St, Unit 2 starting at $2,750 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Ward 2 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.
17 Norfolk St17 Norfolk St3BR,2BA$0.30
98 S Burnett St, Unit 298 S Burnett St3BR,2BA$0.28
102 Riggs Pl, Unit 1stfloor102 Riggs Pl2BR,1BA$0.57
96 S 12th St, Unit 396 S 12th St3BR,2BA$0.62
722 S 20th St, Unit Unit 2722 S 20th St3BR,2BA$0.96
75 Carolina Ave75 Carolina AveStudio ,1BA$0.51
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05

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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 1977 Apartments for Rent in East Orange, NJ with pricing that ranges from $684 to $7,003. There are also 333 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Orange ranging from $950 to $12,000.

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 $950 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,958.

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 $799 to $6,542, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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