Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ (365 Rentals)

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$2,006 - $3,854

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533 Main StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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520 William St, Unit 1D
$2,250

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Total Monthly Price$2,250
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520 William St, Unit 1D

520 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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61 Washington St, Unit 9E
$2,395

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Base Rent$2,395

Total Monthly Price$2,395
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61 Washington St, Unit 9E

61 Washington StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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59 Washington St
$2,325 - $2,395

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59 Washington St

59 Washington StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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57 Washington St
$2,275 - $2,795

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57 Washington St

57 Washington StEast Orange, NJ 07017

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property at 61 Washington Ter
$2,000

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61 Washington Ter

East OrangeNJ07017

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property at 407 William St
$1,800 - $2,000
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407 William St

East OrangeNJ07017

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property at 60 Parkway Dr
$1,650 - $2,000
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60 Parkway Dr

East OrangeNJ07017
property at 60 Parkway Dr
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
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60 Parkway Dr

East OrangeNJ07017
property at 42 Lake St
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
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42 Lake St, Unit 1

42 Lake St
East OrangeNJ07017
property at 55 Morris St
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800

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55 Morris St, Unit 1

55 Morris St
East OrangeNJ07017
property at 46 Park Pl
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

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46 Park Pl, Unit 3

46 Park Pl
East OrangeNJ07017

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Ward 1, East Orange, NJ

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including East Orange. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with young children, location matters. This submarket is a favorite neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the best-rated education resources.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to the outdoors is something they look for when they rent. This section of town is a highly-rated area for access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 1

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Ward 1 area of East Orange, NJ?

As of today, September 04, 2026, there are currently 365 available Ward 1 apartments priced from $1,200 to $4,000, with an average monthly rent of $2,518.

How much are Studio apartments in Ward 1?

There are currently 106 Studio Apartments in Ward 1 with rent ranges from $1,375 to $2,470 with an average price of $2,053.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Ward 1 Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Ward 1 ranges from $1,200 to $3,765 with an average monthly rent of $2,453.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Ward 1 cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Ward 1 range from $1,395 to $3,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,766.

How expensive are Ward 1 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 72 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Ward 1 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,900 to $3,250 - averaging $2,509 for the location.

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