
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Orange Neighborhood of Orange, NJ from $725 (99 Rentals)
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Orange Portfolio Holdings

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377 Henry St, Unit 377 Henry St

The Mural Apartments

The LINCOLN

The Majestic

Sloane Realty

448 Lincoln Ave

27 High St

The Bordeaux
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467 Lincoln Ave

On Apartments

471 Tremont Ave

High Street Gardens

Center Street Apartments

Lincoln Court

671 Lincoln Ave

678 Scotland

Cove Gardens

Phillips Court Apartments
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14-20 Canfield St

12-20 Canfield St

Village Green

Martin Manor Apartment Homes

Lincoln Court

The Platinum

441-443 Maryland St

The Hermitage

86 Hillyer Street

Fairview Apartments
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Riley Realty, LLC

Lincoln Gardens

314 Oakwood (Manlow Corp.)

433 Lincoln Ave

202 Pierson St, Unit 2

209 Prospect St

29 S Munn Ave, Unit 2E

33 S Munn Ave, Unit 2E

Glenwood Apartments

The Park View At 320
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25 N Harrison St

25 N Harrison St, Unit 905

7 Chestnut St, Unit 3H

Crossroads of New Jersey

45 Condit Terrace

100 Evergreen Pl, East Orange, NJ 07018

57-73-73 S Walnut St

129 N Walnut St, Unit 308

110 Washington St

100 S Essex Ave, Unit 1
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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 | $2,001 | $900 | $3,080 |
| Downtown Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,050 | $4,051 |
| Downtown Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $1,700 | $6,402 |
| Downtown Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $1,750 | $6,542 |
| Downtown Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,724 | $2,599 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 99 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 $1,349. The Millennium has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. 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 | $1,349 |
| The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| 300 Carteret Pl | 3A | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Martin Manor Apartment Homes | Studio 571 SqFt Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,612 |
| Orange Portfolio Holdings | Studio | OP1 | Studio,1BA | $1,612 |
| The Dalmar | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Regal Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Glenwood Apartments | 1BR Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| The Hermitage | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 100 Evergreen Pl, East Orange, NJ 07018 | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Orange, NJ
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Orange area is the $1.60 price per square foot 585 McChesney St Model at 585 McChesney St, Unit FL2 in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Orange apartment is the 10 Harvard St Model at 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Ward 2 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 585 McChesney St, Unit FL2 | 585 McChesney St | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 | 10 Harvard St | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 354 Ogden St, Unit Floor 2 rear | 354 Ogden St | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 155 Evergreen Pl | 155 Evergreen Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Harclay House Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Harrison | Harrison Medium | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| The Dalmar | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Regal Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 300 Carteret Pl | 3A | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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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 $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Orange?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Orange is 678 Scotland which is listed at $1,349, while the average apartment in Downtown Orange costs $2,400.
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 59 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 $435 which is $1,965 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Orange.
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