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

Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation

The Townhouse

113-117 Vose Avenue

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575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0, Unit 0

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478 Lincoln Pl

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75 Carolina Ave

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805 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

Maple Gardens
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348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

Ambassador Towers

151 South Munn Ave

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

The Park View At 320

33 S Munn Ave, Unit 4F

61 S Munn Ave, Unit 104

107 New St

Glenwood Apartments

Civic Square West
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53 Union Ave, Unit 404, Unit 404

41 Watson Ave

56 S Munn Ave, Unit 5D

56 S Munn Ave

Summit House

22 Bedford Terrace

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Orange Portfolio Holdings

The Harrison

Rutgers Arms

1280 Clinton Ave
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230 Washington St

25 N Harrison St, Unit 206

2 Noll Pl

577 13th Ave, Unit 3

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35 Coit St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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35 Coit St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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309 Ellis Ave, Unit B, Unit B

255 South Harrison

1048 Grove St, Unit 3

243 South Harrison Street
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33 S Munn Ave, Unit 4H

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530 Valley Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

747 Valley Apartments

86 Stuyvesant Ave., Unit 3

220 S Burnet St

317 William St, Unit 2b

Stuyvesant Gardens Irvington

The Majestic

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

356 Stuyvesant Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap South Orange Studio Apartments | $1,893 | $850 | $3,080 |
| Cheap South Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $800 | $4,995 |
| Cheap South Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,088 | $1,525 | $6,504 |
| Cheap South Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,778 | $1,950 | $8,500 |
| Cheap South Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $2,200 | $3,550 |
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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. Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ in the Ward 2 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Orange apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Gardens | Apartment 06L | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
| Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| 753 Grove Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 678 Scotland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Glenwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,428 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Orange area is the $0.57 price per square foot 102 Riggs Pl Model at 102 Riggs Pl, Unit 1stfloor in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South Orange apartment is the 75 Carolina Ave Model at 75 Carolina Ave starting at $1,250 with a $0.51 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Riggs Pl, Unit 1stfloor | 102 Riggs Pl | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| 75 Carolina Ave | 75 Carolina Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.51 |
| 24 Grand Ave, Unit 1 | 24 Grand Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level | 212 Oakwood Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 270 S 20th St, Unit 2 | 270 S 20th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 | 45 Watson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 2 Park Ct, Unit B1 | 2 Park Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 408 14th Ave, Unit 2 | 408 14th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0 | 575 Stuyvesant Ave | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.70 |
| 53 Union Ave, Unit 404 | 53 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $1,399 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 $1,599 at 678 Scotland.
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