
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ from $1,595 (36 Rentals)


2 Noll Pl

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35 Coit St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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309 Ellis Ave, Unit B, Unit B

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35 Coit St, Unit 3, Unit 3

68 Elmwood Ave

1048 Grove St, Unit 3

86 Stuyvesant Ave., Unit 3

The Majestic
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Stuyvesant Gardens Irvington

116 Lenox Ave

356 Stuyvesant Ave

207 S Harrison St

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38 S Walnut St

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The Bordeaux

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Center Street Apartments

700 Chancellor Ave

14-20 Canfield St

471 Tremont Ave

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678 Scotland

95 N Walnut St

448 Lincoln Ave

Sloane Realty

Lincoln Court

100 Chestnut Street Apartments

Lincoln Court

60 Washington Street Apartments

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South Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Orange?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Orange Studio Apartments | $1,901 | $850 | $3,080 |
| South Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $800 | $4,995 |
| South Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,119 | $1,595 | $6,504 |
| South Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $1,950 | $8,500 |
| South Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,799 | $2,200 | $3,550 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Orange Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Orange?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Orange is at 678 Scotland listed at $1,599.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Orange Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Orange Apartment is $1,599 at 678 Scotland.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Orange Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Orange is starting from $1,599 at 678 Scotland.
What is the most affordable South Orange Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Orange Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 678 Scotland and starts from $1,599.
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