Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ from $700 (123 Rentals)
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Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation

488 S 18th St, Unit Shared apartment

342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12
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Maple Gardens

Glenwood Apartments

Ambassador Towers

The Park View At 320

130 Mill Rd

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

296 Eastern Pkwy

95 Central Ave
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222 Kerrigan Blvd

296 South Harrison

1341 Springfield Ave, Unit 1

65 Monticello Ave

394 Park Ave
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Village Green

Washington Towers
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789 S Orange Ave

South Orange Towers

243 South Harrison Street

Central Flats

100 Evergreen Pl, East Orange, NJ 07018

Essex and Crane
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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 |
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Cheap South Orange Studio Apartments | $1,840 | $1,250 | $3,080 |
Cheap South Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $800 | $4,795 |
Cheap South Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,112 | $1,600 | $6,500 |
Cheap South Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $1,900 | $6,395 |
Cheap South Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $2,300 | $5,225 |
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Cheapest Available South Orange Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Orange, NJ is a Studio unit found at Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,285. 130 Mill Rd in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Orange apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maple Gardens | Apartment 06L | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
130 Mill Rd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
The Hermitage | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
The Renaissance | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Orange area is the $0.24 price per square foot 102 W Allen St Model at 102 W Allen St, Unit 1 in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value South Orange apartment is the 15 Finlay Pl Model at 15 Finlay Pl, Unit 2L starting at $2,650 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Orange apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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102 W Allen St, Unit 1 | 102 W Allen St | 3BR,1BA | $0.24 |
15 Finlay Pl, Unit 2L | 15 Finlay Pl | 3BR,1BA | $0.51 |
488 S 18th St, Unit Shared apartment | 488 S 18th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.52 |
150 Brookdale Ave, Unit 1 | 150 Brookdale Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 | 45 Watson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
878 S 19th St, Unit Apartment 1st floor | 878 S 19th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
156 Shepard Ave, Unit 2 | 156 Shepard Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
South Orange Towers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
109 Cummings St, Unit 109 Cummings street #2 | 109 Cummings St | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
309 Ellis Ave | 309 Ellis Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Getting Around South Orange, NJ
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $1,350 at 130 Mill Rd.
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 $1,595 at The Edge.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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