
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Orange Neighborhood of Orange, NJ from $700 (111 Rentals)
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230 Washington St

SUMMIT Orange Crossing

473 Park Ave, Unit B2

378 Hawthorne St

21 Canfield St

539 Scotland Rd, Unit 201

540 Scotland Rd, Unit 2

195 Park Ave

82-90 Wilson Pl
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369 Park Ave

Essex and Crane

PINNACLE Orange Crossing

518 Monroe St

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The HIGHLAND

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The Elks

230 Washington St

230 Washington St, Unit 21

LIA by Vermella
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29 William St

The Majestic

Sloane Realty

448 Lincoln Ave

On Apartments

27 High St

The Bordeaux

467 Lincoln Ave

471 Tremont Ave

High Street Gardens
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Center Street Apartments

Lincoln Court

671 Lincoln Ave

678 Scotland

641 Lincoln Ave

Cove Gardens

Phillips Court Apartments

14-20 Canfield St

12-20 Canfield St

Village Green
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The Platinum

Lincoln Court

Harvard Printing II

APEX Orange Crossing

Ridge Gardens Apartments

441-443 Maryland St

Riley Realty

Martin Manor

195 Park Ave

Fairview Apartments
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Downtown Orange, Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Orange?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Orange Studio Apartments | $2,082 | $1,299 | $3,259 |
| Downtown Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,342 | $1,289 | $4,051 |
| Downtown Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,938 | $1,795 | $6,504 |
| Downtown Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $1,900 | $6,542 |
| Downtown Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 111 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Orange Neighborhood of Orange, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Orange Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Orange area of Orange, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 678 Scotland priced from $1,399. The Renaissance has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Downtown Orange apartments for rent in Orange, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 678 Scotland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Renaissance | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Regal Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 255 South Harrison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,608 |
| The Heritage | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| The Vizcaya | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| 243 South Harrison Street | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Ridge Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Orange, NJ
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Orange area is the $0.28 price per square foot 98 S Burnett St Model at 98 S Burnett St, Unit 2 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Downtown Orange apartment is the 212 Oakwood Pl Model at 212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level starting at $2,400 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Bel Air neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Orange apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 S Burnett St, Unit 2 | 98 S Burnett St | 3BR,2BA | $0.28 |
| 212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level | 212 Oakwood Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 | 10 Harvard St | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Park View At 320 | Two Bedroom Two Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 45 Carlton St, Unit 43-2 | 45 Carlton St | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 243 South Harrison Street | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Harclay House Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 530 Valley Rd, Unit 2 | 530 Valley Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Regal Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Orange Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Orange?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Orange is under $1,660.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Orange?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Orange is 678 Scotland which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Downtown Orange costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Orange?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 45 regular apartments in Downtown Orange that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Orange?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Orange have an average cost of $523 which is $3,977 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Orange.
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