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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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property at 388 Hall Ct

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 31

388 Hall Ct

South OrangeNJ07079

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property at 46 Park Pl

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

46 Park Pl, Unit 3

46 Park Pl
East OrangeNJ07017

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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 Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,284. Spaxalaya 255 Harrison LLC in the Bel Air neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,366. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 09SStudio,1BA$1,284
Spaxalaya 255 Harrison LLC255 S Harrison Street - D42BR,1BA$1,366
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
678 Scotland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
Williams Court Apartment2 Rooms1BR,1BA$1,450
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
Summit House3Rm 1Bd 1Ba LR Galley Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,519
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Orange area is the $0.84 price per square foot 83 Sheridan St Model at 83 Sheridan St, Unit 2 in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South Orange apartment is the 270 S 20th St Model at 270 S 20th St, Unit #2 starting at $2,525 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Ward 4 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.
83 Sheridan St, Unit 283 Sheridan St3BR,1BA$0.84
270 S 20th St, Unit #2270 S 20th St3BR,2BA$1.20
Northfield TownhousesTownhouse A2BR,1BA$1.63
408 14th Ave, Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St3BR,1BA$1.47
78 S Devine St78 S Devine St3BR,1BA$1.70
13 Garwood Pl13 Garwood Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.77
138 Vermont Ave, Unit 3138 Vermont Ave3BR,1BA$1.68
113 Rhode Island Ave, Unit Apartment113 Rhode Island Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
106 Rollinson St, Unit 106 Rollinson Street West Orange, NJ 07052106 Rollinson St1BR,1BA$1.80

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Orange

What type of rentals are currently available in South Orange?

There are currently 972 Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $11,000. There are also 176 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Orange ranging from $1,100 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Orange?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Orange ranges from $1,100 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,934.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Orange?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Orange range from $1,750 to $7,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.