Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ (480 Rentals)

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212 N Walnut St, Unit A
$2,850
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$2,850
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212 N Walnut St, Unit A

212 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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157 N 16th St, Unit #2
$2,300
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$2,300
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157 N 16th St, Unit #2

157 N 16th StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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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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property at 25 Freeway Dr E

$1,985 - $2,400

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25 Freeway Dr E

East OrangeNJ07018

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property at 407 William St

$1,800 - $2,000

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407 William St

East OrangeNJ07017
property at 126 N 14th St

$2,200

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126 N 14th St

East OrangeNJ07017

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 5

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Ward 5 area of East Orange, NJ?

As of today, August 22, 2026, there are currently 480 available Ward 5 apartments priced from $1,050 to $4,500, with an average monthly rent of $2,464.

How much are Studio apartments in Ward 5?

There are currently 135 Studio Apartments in Ward 5 with rent ranges from $1,050 to $2,435 with an average price of $1,899.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Ward 5 Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Ward 5 ranges from $1,200 to $3,765 with an average monthly rent of $2,224.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Ward 5 cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Ward 5 range from $1,400 to $4,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,677.

How expensive are Ward 5 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 106 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Ward 5 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,900 to $3,000 - averaging $2,503 for the location.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.