Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ from $700 (136 Rentals)

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Vose Manor
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Vose Manor

147-151 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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The Townhouse

107 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079

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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 Glenwood Apartments in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood priced from $1,295. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Orange area is the $1.12 price per square foot 7 Sager Pl Model at 7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $2,235. The second greatest value South Orange apartment is the 45 Watson Ave Model at 45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,300 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Lower Vailsburg 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.
7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R7 Sager Pl3BR,1BA$1.12
45 Watson Ave, Unit 345 Watson Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
156 Shepard Ave, Unit 2156 Shepard Ave3BR,1BA$1.52
347 Park Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.78
309 Ellis Ave309 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.69
38 Columbia Ave, Unit 238 Columbia Ave4BR,1BA$1.83
Riley Realty, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.85
South Orange Towers2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
77 Durand Pl, Unit 377 Durand Pl1BR,1BA$1.40
53 Union Ave, Unit 40453 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.69

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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 Glenwood Apartments listed at $1,295.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Orange Apartment is $1,450 at The Edge.

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 $1,845 at 255 South Harrison.

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