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property at 17-19-19 Dodd St

$1,400 - $1,550

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17-19-19 Dodd St

BloomfieldNJ07003
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819 Bloomfield Ave

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West Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Orange, NJ

Pricing Updated: 01/26/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bel Air$3,710$775290

Cheapest Available West Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Orange, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 296 South Harrison in the Bel Air neighborhood priced from $1,249. The Rose in the Ward 2 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
296 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,249
The Rose1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
NEWLY RENOVATED STUDIO APARTMENTEVERYTHING INCLUDED: HEAT, HOT WATER, AND ELECT...Studio,1BA$1,375
363 Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio | OP1Studio,1BA$1,550
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt ClassicStudio,1BA$1,550
The HarrisonHarrison StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
204 Cleveland StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Orange area is the $0.90 price per square foot 421 Halsted St Model at 421 Halsted St, Unit 1 in the in the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value West Orange apartment is the 74 Kenmore Ave Model at 74 Kenmore Ave, Unit #1 starting at $2,700 with a $1.50 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.
421 Halsted St, Unit 1421 Halsted St2BR,1BA$0.90
74 Kenmore Ave, Unit #174 Kenmore Ave3BR,2BA$1.50
Chanler at Montclair482BR,2BA$1.91
156 Shepard Ave, Unit 2156 Shepard Ave3BR,1BA$1.52
650 Park Avenue2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
516 Norwood St, Unit 2516 Norwood St4BR,1BA$1.68
The Park View At 320Two Bedroom Two Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.76
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study1BR,2BA$1.82
125 Washington St, Unit 125 WASHINGTON125 Washington St1BR,1BA$1.89
The Rose1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Orange Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Orange?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Orange is under $1,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Orange?

The cheapest apartment in West Orange is 296 South Harrison which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in West Orange costs $3,710.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Orange?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in West Orange that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Orange?

Cheap apartments in West Orange have an average cost of $105 which is $3,605 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Orange.

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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