Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ from $700 (118 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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171 Company
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

171 Company

171 South Orange 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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property at 2 Noll Pl

$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106
property at 306 Eastern Pkwy

$1,375 - $1,875

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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306 Eastern Pkwy

IrvingtonNJ07111

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899 S 19th St
$1,525 - $1,850
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$1,525 - $1,850
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899 S 19th St

899 S 19th StNewark, NJ 07108

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property at 10 McGotty Pl

$1,600 - $1,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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10 McGotty Pl

IrvingtonNJ07111

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property at 45 Condit Terrace

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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45 Condit Terrace

West OrangeNJ07052
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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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Stuyvesant Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

378-404 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 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 Studio unit found at The Renaissance in the Ward 1 neighborhood priced from $1,150. 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
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
678 Scotland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,405
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Orange area is the $0.45 price per square foot 33 Norman Rd Model at 33 Norman Rd, Unit 31 in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value South Orange apartment is the 212 Oakwood Pl Model at 212 Oakwood Pl starting at $2,400 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Bel Air 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.
33 Norman Rd, Unit 3133 Norman Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
212 Oakwood Pl212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl3BR,1BA$1.09
26 Glorieux St, Unit Floor 126 Glorieux St3BR,1BA$1.16
270 S 20th St, Unit #2270 S 20th St3BR,2BA$1.20
Northfield TownhousesTownhouse A2BR,1BA$1.63
408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
78 S Devine St78 S Devine St3BR,1BA$1.70
138 Vermont Ave, Unit Unit 3138 Vermont Ave3BR,1BA$1.68
106 Rollinson St, Unit 106 Rollinson Street West Orange, NJ 07052106 Rollinson St1BR,1BA$1.70

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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 The Renaissance listed at $1,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Orange Apartment is $1,399 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 $1,721 at PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave.

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