Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transit Village Neighborhood of Orange, NJ from $700 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Transit Village area of Orange.

South Orange Towers

200 Cleveland St

Orange Portfolio Holdings

SUMMIT Orange Crossing

441-443 Maryland St
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The Park View At 320

295 Halsted St

The Harrison

322 S Clinton St, Unit 4

243 South Harrison Street
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The Harvard

Indigo 141: NEW Boutique Collection of Units

Lotus 315

235 S Harrison St East Orange NJ, 07018
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Transit Village, Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Transit Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Village Studio Apartments | $1,986 | $1,303 | $3,080 |
| Transit Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $850 | $4,062 |
| Transit Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $1,600 | $6,402 |
| Transit Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $2,050 | $3,894 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Transit Village Neighborhood of Orange, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Transit Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Transit Village area of Orange, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 296 South Harrison priced from $1,249. 671 Lincoln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable Transit Village apartments for rent in Orange, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 296 South Harrison | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| 671 Lincoln | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| South Orange Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Orange Portfolio Holdings | Studio | OP1 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Heritage | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 255 South Harrison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,658 |
| The Harvard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,661 |
| SUMMIT Orange Crossing | Studio / One Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,689 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transit Village, NJ
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Transit Village area is the $1.58 price per square foot 130 Elmwood Ave Model at 130 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Transit Village apartment is the 1 Bedroom + Study Model at Aura 240 starting at $2,350 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Ward 2 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Transit Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1 | 130 Elmwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Aura 240 | 1 Bedroom + Study | 1BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Riley Realty, LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 120 Halsted Street | 1 Bd / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 55 Washington St | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 322 S Clinton St, Unit 4 | 322 S Clinton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Heritage | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 671 Lincoln | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| South Orange Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| 296 South Harrison | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Best Local Schools in Transit Village, Orange, NJ
Orange High School
Orange Preparatory Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Transit Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Transit Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Transit Village is under $1,689.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Transit Village?
The cheapest apartment in Transit Village is 296 South Harrison which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Transit Village costs $2,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Transit Village?
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 18 regular apartments in Transit Village 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 Transit Village?
Cheap apartments in Transit Village have an average cost of $182 which is $2,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Transit Village.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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