
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ from $700 (112 Rentals)
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26 Park Dr N, Unit 1, Unit 1

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530 Valley Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

Harvard Printing II

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478 Lincoln Pl

Montgomery Arms

Heritage Village at Bloomfield, 55+ Community

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51 Poe Ave

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81 Myrtle St, Unit John, Unit John

Church Street
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209 Prospect St

363 Park Ave

The Park View At 320

Ashland Assoc.

33 S Munn Ave, Unit 4F

61 S Munn Ave, Unit 104

Executive House

107 New St

Glenwood Apartments

The Midland
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227 N Oraton Pkwy, Unit 307

388 Bloomfield Ave, Unit 305A

171 Company

52 Hilton St, Unit 1

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Orange Portfolio Holdings

The Harrison

230 Washington St

2 Noll Pl

25 N Harrison St, Unit 206

The Residences at Jersey Street
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255 South Harrison

Caldwell Terrace

243 South Harrison Street

Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments Near Train Station

160 Chestnut St

33 S Munn Ave, Unit 4H

86 Stuyvesant Ave., Unit 3

230 Washington St, Unit Unit 1

317 William St, Unit 2b

220 S Burnet St
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Verona Flats

The Majestic

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

Washington Dodd

151 N Walnut St

38 S Walnut St

249 Prospect St

130 Prospect Street Apartments

Sloane Realty

448 Lincoln Ave
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West Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Orange?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap West Orange Studio Apartments | $1,941 | $850 | $3,080 |
| Cheap West Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,070 | $4,995 |
| Cheap West Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,348 | $1,049 | $7,003 |
| Cheap West Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,574 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,585 | $2,800 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Orange, NJ
Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026Current apartment rentals in the West Orange, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Orange Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air | $4,500 | $850 | 171 |
Cheapest Available West Orange Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Orange, NJ is a Studio unit found at 363 Park Ave in the Ward 1 neighborhood priced from $1,375. 678 Scotland in the Bel Air neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Orange apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 363 Park Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 678 Scotland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Glenwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,428 |
| The Renaissance | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Regal Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Rose | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Vizcaya | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Residences at Jersey Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| 255 South Harrison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,608 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Orange area is the $0.40 price per square foot 238 Claremont Ave Model at 238 Claremont Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value West Orange apartment is the 102 Riggs Pl Model at 102 Riggs Pl, Unit 1stfloor starting at $2,500 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Bel Air neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Orange apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238 Claremont Ave, Unit 1 | 238 Claremont Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.40 |
| 102 Riggs Pl, Unit 1stfloor | 102 Riggs Pl | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| 71 Mission St, Unit A | 71 Mission St | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.89 |
| 212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level | 212 Oakwood Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Northfield Townhouses | Townhouse A | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 2 Park Ct, Unit B1 | 2 Park Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Park View At 320 | Two Bedroom Two Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 243 South Harrison Street | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 242 Prospect Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Summit House | 4Rm 1Bd 1.5Ba DR LR Full Kitchen | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
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Best Local Schools in West Orange, NJ
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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 363 Park Ave listed at $1,375.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Orange Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Orange Apartment is $1,399 at 678 Scotland.
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 $1,599 at 678 Scotland.
What is the most affordable West Orange Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Orange Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Caldwell Village and starts from $3,200.
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