
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Orange Neighborhood of Orange, NJ from $700 (120 Rentals)
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300 Carteret Pl

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Orange Portfolio Holdings

100 S Essex Ave, Unit 1

475 Park Ave, Unit A3

539 Scotland Rd

86 Wilson Pl, Unit 2

21 Canfield St

82-90 Wilson Pl

395 Berwick St, Unit 3rd Floor
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165 Central Pl

204-214 Cleveland St

The LINCOLN

286 S Center St, Unit 286-16

The Mural Apartments

PINNACLE Orange Crossing

LIA by Vermella

448 Scotland Rd

452 Alden St

Essex and Crane
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The Elks

497 Tremont Ave, Unit 3rd floor

320 Central Ave

162 Spring St

The Majestic

Sloane Realty

448 Lincoln Ave

27 High St

On Apartments

The Bordeaux
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467 Lincoln Ave

471 Tremont Ave

High Street Gardens

Center Street Apartments

Lincoln Court

671 Lincoln Ave

259 Reynolds Terrace

678 Scotland Rd

678 Scotland

641 Lincoln Ave
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Cove Gardens

14-20 Canfield St

Phillips Court Apartments

12-20 Canfield St

Village Green

Martin Manor Apartment Homes

Harvard Printing II

Lincoln Court

The Platinum

441-443 Maryland St
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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 | $2,134 | $1,250 | $3,417 |
| Downtown Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $1,289 | $4,051 |
| Downtown Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $1,795 | $6,504 |
| Downtown Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,750 | $6,542 |
| Downtown Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 120 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 2 Beds unit found at Spaxalaya 255 Harrison LLC priced from $1,366. 678 Scotland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Downtown Orange apartments for rent in Orange, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaxalaya 255 Harrison LLC | 255 S Harrison Street - D4 | 2BR,1BA | $1,366 |
| 678 Scotland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Glenwood Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| 300 Carteret Pl | 3A | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Edge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Orange Portfolio Holdings | Studio | OP1 | Studio,1BA | $1,612 |
| Martin Manor Apartment Homes | Studio 571 SqFt Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,612 |
| 120 Halsted Street | 1 Bd / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,787 |
| Indigo 141 | Indigo II Boutique Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Hutton Park Gardens | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Orange, NJ
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Orange area is the $1.47 price per square foot 10 Harvard St Model at 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Downtown Orange apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Renovated Model at The Park View At 320 starting at $2,487 with a $1.88 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 | 10 Harvard St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Park View At 320 | Two Bedroom Two Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| 123 Elm St, Unit 1 | 123 Elm St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 354 Ogden St, Unit Floor 2 rear | 354 Ogden St | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 546 Valley Rd, Unit 546 Valley Rd Floor West Orange | 546 Valley Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 120 Halsted Street | 2 Bd / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| Harclay House Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Edge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| The Harrison | Harrison Medium | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 300 Carteret Pl | 3A | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Orange, Orange, NJ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,800.
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 $3,100.
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 42 regular apartments in Downtown Orange that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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