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property at 47 Watson Ave
$1,695
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47 Watson Ave

West OrangeNJ07052
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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property at 613 Bloomfield Ave
$1,250 - $2,100
1 Bedroom Rentals
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613 Bloomfield Ave

MontclairNJ07042

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property at 1 Hanford Pl
$1,700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1 Hanford Pl

CaldwellNJ07006

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West Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Orange, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the West Orange, NJ area range in price from $900 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $2,804. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Orange Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bel Air$2,804$900271

Cheapest Available West Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Orange, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 268 Prospect St in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood priced from $1,300. Church Street in the Downtown Verona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,424. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
268 Prospect St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Church Street3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
Ashland Assoc.3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
300 Carteret Pl3A1BR,1BA$1,575
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,575
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,612
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio | OP1Studio,1BA$1,612
The Renaissance1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Orange area is the $0.41 price per square foot 33 Norman Rd Model at 33 Norman Rd, Unit 31-33 Norman Rd #2L in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value West Orange apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at 46 Kenmore Ave starting at $2,650 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Orange apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Norman Rd, Unit 31-33 Norman Rd #2L33 Norman Rd3BR,1BA$0.41
46 Kenmore Ave3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.04
12 Washington Ter, Unit 2nd Floor12 Washington Ter3BR,1BA$1.81
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St3BR,1BA$1.44
15 Finlay Pl, Unit 2L15 Finlay Pl2BR,1BA$1.46
554 Bloomfield Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.93
525 Bloomfield Ave2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.89
51 Norwood St, Unit 1st Floor51 Norwood St2BR,1BA$1.58
12 Jersey St2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
2 Lane Ave2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Orange Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Orange?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Orange is at Glenwood Apartments listed at $1,499.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Orange Apartment is $1,300 at 268 Prospect St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Orange Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Orange is starting from $1,675 at The Ivory Hill.

What is the most affordable West Orange Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Orange Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 46 Kenmore Ave and starts from $2,650.

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