Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Orange Neighborhood of Orange, NJ from $700 (39 Rentals)

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The Majestic
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Majestic

466 Highland AveOrange, NJ 07050
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Sloane Realty
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sloane Realty

120-158 Cleveland StOrange, NJ 07050
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448 Lincoln Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

448 Lincoln Ave

448 Lincoln AveOrange, NJ 07050
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On Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

On Apartments

141 Cleveland StOrange, NJ 07050
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27 High St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27 High St

27 High StOrange, NJ 07050
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The Bordeaux
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bordeaux

445 Central AveOrange, NJ 07050
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467 Lincoln Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

467 Lincoln Ave

467 Lincoln AveOrange, NJ 07050
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471 Tremont Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

471 Tremont Ave

471 Tremont AveOrange, NJ 07050
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365 Lincoln Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

365 Lincoln Court

365-373 Lincoln AveOrange, NJ 07050

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671 Lincoln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

671 Lincoln

671 Lincoln AveOrange, NJ 07050
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Cove Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cove Gardens

562 Scotland RdOrange, NJ 07050
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14-20 Canfield St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14-20 Canfield St

14-20 Canfield StOrange, NJ 07050

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38 S Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 S Walnut St

38 S Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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249 Prospect St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

249 Prospect St

249 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Chestnut Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Park

25 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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116 Lenox Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lenox Ave

116 Lenox AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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115 S Clinton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 S Clinton St

115 S Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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296 South Harrison
1 Bedroom Apartments

296 South Harrison

296-310 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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207 S Harrison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

207 S Harrison St

207 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Rockledge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockledge Apartments

94 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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95 N Walnut St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

95 N Walnut St

95 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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baldwin
3 Bedroom Apartments

baldwin

4 Baldwin StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Rose
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose

73 Carnegie AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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75 N Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

75 N Walnut St

75 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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110 Washington St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

110 Washington St

110 Washington StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Clinton Grand North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clinton Grand North

14 N Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Edge

111 Halsted StEast Orange, NJ 07018

Downtown Orange, Orange, NJ Local Guide

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 296 South Harrison priced from $1,249. The Edge 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
296 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,249
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
204 Cleveland Street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt ClassicStudio,1BA$1,550
The HarrisonHarrison StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Glenwood Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,595
The Renaissance1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
255 South HarrisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,658
Indigo 141: NEW Boutique Collection of UnitsIndigo II Boutique StudioStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Orange, NJ

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Orange area is the $1.82 price per square foot 1 Bedroom + Study Model at Aura 240 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Downtown Orange apartment is the Large 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom Model at Harclay House Apartments starting at $2,305 with a $2.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study1BR,2BA$1.82
Harclay House ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Central FlatsStockley IV1BR,1BA$2.14
30 Schuyler Ter, Unit B30 Schuyler Ter2BR,1BA$2.00
111 Glenwood AvenueOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$2.18
Orange Portfolio HoldingsOne Bedroom | OP21BR,1BA$2.25
The Renaissance1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.13
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.20
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
296 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Orange, Orange, NJ

Ranked #1

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 296 South Harrison which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Downtown Orange costs $3,000.

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 13 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 $180 which is $2,820 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Orange.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.