1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ (560 Rentals)

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Third & Valley
$2,731 - $2,856
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$2,838 - $5,843

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Third & Valley

153 Valley StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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101 2nd St
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101 2nd St

101 2nd StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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123 Milligan Pl
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123 Milligan Pl

123 Milligan PlSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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13-27 Scotland Rd
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13-27 Scotland Rd

13-27 Scotland RdSouth Orange, NJ 07079

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122 S Orange Ave
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122 S Orange Ave

122 S Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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654 Varsity Rd
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654 Varsity Rd

654 Varsity RdSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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170 Irvington Ave
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170 Irvington Ave

170 Irvington AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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28 Fairview Ave
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28 Fairview Ave

28 Fairview AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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132 Milligan Pl
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132 Milligan Pl

132 Milligan PlSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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The Newstead
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The Newstead

609 W South Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Vose Manor
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Vose Manor

147-151 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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171 Company
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171 Company

171 South Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Randolph Manor Apartments
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Randolph Manor Apartments

65 Randolph PlSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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The Townhouse
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The Townhouse

107 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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113-117 Vose Avenue
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113-117 Vose Avenue

117 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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212 S Orange Ave
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212 S Orange Ave

212 S Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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310 S Orange Ave
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310 S Orange Ave

310 S Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Academy Arms
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Academy Arms

105 Milligan PlSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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465 Valley Street
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465 Valley Street

465 Valley StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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43 Cottage St
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43 Cottage St

43 Cottage StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Vose Apartments
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Vose Apartments

171 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Grove Terrace 185
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Grove Terrace 185

185 S Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Ridgewood Commons
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Ridgewood Commons

10 N Ridgewood RdSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Mosaic South Orange
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Mosaic South Orange

88 Sloan StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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The Elks
$2,195 - $2,975
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$1,955 - $3,800

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The Elks

475 Main StOrange, NJ 07050
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Embark
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$2,318 - $2,813
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$1,962 - $3,854

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Embark

533 Main StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Largest Available South Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Orange, NJ is found at Taylor/Vose in the South Mountain neighborhood and is 1,108 square feet priced from $4,000. 243 South Harrison Street in the Bel Air neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in South Orange:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Taylor/VoseA71,108 Sq Ft$4,000
243 South Harrison Street1BR1,000 Sq Ft$1,650
259-279 40th St1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1,000 Sq FtCall for Rates
LIA by VermellaAD15980 Sq Ft$3,300
Crest Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Split961 Sq Ft$2,123
Berwyn Grande952 Sq Ft$2,195
Harclay House ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom912 Sq Ft$1,768
Summit House4Rm 1Bd 1.5Ba DR LR Full Kitchen850 Sq Ft$1,767
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study850 Sq Ft$2,200
Allure 258 Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom764 Sq Ft$2,150

Cheapest Available South Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Orange, NJ is the Apartment 05D Model starting from $1,399 at Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable South Orange 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 678 Scotland starting at $1,399 in the Bel Air neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Orange is currently $2,405. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in South Orange:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Maple GardensApartment 05D$1,399
678 Scotland1BR/1.0BA$1,399
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+One Bedroom$1,467
The Renaissance1BR/1.0BA$1,495
The Regal Gardens1BR/1.0BA$1,525
Rutgers Arms1BR$1,550
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA$1,595
255 South HarrisonOne Bedroom$1,608

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Orange Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South Orange with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Orange is at Maple Gardens listed at $1,399.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Orange Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Orange is $2,405.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Orange Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Orange is a 1,108 square feet unit starting from $4,000 at Taylor/Vose.

What is the average size for South Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Orange is currently 0 sq ft.

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