Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ from $700 (119 Rentals)

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Vose Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vose Manor

147-151 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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The Townhouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Townhouse

107 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Grove Terrace 185
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Terrace 185

185 S Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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113-117 Vose Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

113-117 Vose Avenue

117 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106

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The Majestic
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Majestic

466 Highland AveOrange, NJ 07050
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356 Stuyvesant Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

356 Stuyvesant Ave

356 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Felicia Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Felicia Village

1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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South Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Orange, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 296 South Harrison in the Bel Air neighborhood priced from $1,249. Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
296 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,249
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
151 South Munn AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
Newly Renovated Apt Across from City Hall3 Rooms1BR,1BA$1,450
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Orange area is the $0.85 price per square foot 275 Rhode Island Ave Model at 275 Rhode Island Ave, Unit 2nd Unit in the in the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Orange apartment is the 24 Grand Ave Model at 24 Grand Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Orange apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
275 Rhode Island Ave, Unit 2nd Unit275 Rhode Island Ave3BR,1BA$0.85
24 Grand Ave, Unit 124 Grand Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
106 2nd St, Unit 2nd floor106 2nd St4BR,1BA$1.48
74 Kenmore Ave, Unit #174 Kenmore Ave3BR,2BA$1.50
408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
51 Lincoln Pl, Unit First floor51 Lincoln Pl3BR,1BA$1.47
156 Shepard Ave, Unit 2156 Shepard Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
130 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1130 Elmwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.52
53 Union Ave, Unit 40453 Union Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
267 Ellis Ave, Unit 001267 Ellis Ave2BR,1BA$1.48

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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 Maple Gardens listed at $1,285.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Orange Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Orange Apartment is $1,249 at 296 South Harrison.

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 $1,975 at The Edge.

What is the most affordable South Orange Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Orange Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 204 Cleveland Street and starts from $2,350.

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