Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ from $700 (112 Rentals)

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51 Poe Ave
$1,200 - $2,400
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51 Poe Ave

51 Poe AveNewark, NJ 07106
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Orange Portfolio Holdings
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$1,550 - $2,200
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$1,550 - $2,200

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$1,550 - $2,200
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Orange Portfolio Holdings

283 S Center StOrange, NJ 07050
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2 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106

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Verona Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verona Flats

1 Linn DrVerona, NJ 07044
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The Majestic
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Majestic

466 Highland AveOrange, NJ 07050
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Washington Dodd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Dodd

587 Carroll StOrange, NJ 07050
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151 N Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

151 N Walnut St

151 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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38 S Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 S Walnut St

38 S Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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249 Prospect St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

249 Prospect St

249 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Sloane Realty
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sloane Realty

120-158 Cleveland StOrange, NJ 07050
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448 Lincoln Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

448 Lincoln Ave

448 Lincoln AveOrange, NJ 07050

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West Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Orange, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

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$4,500$850171

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
363 Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
678 Scotland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,428
The Renaissance1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
The Regal Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
The Rose1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
The Residences at Jersey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
255 South HarrisonOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
238 Claremont Ave, Unit 1238 Claremont Ave3BR,2BA$0.40
102 Riggs Pl, Unit 1stfloor102 Riggs Pl2BR,1BA$0.57
71 Mission St, Unit A71 Mission St3BR,3.5BA$1.89
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
Northfield TownhousesTownhouse A2BR,1BA$1.63
2 Park Ct, Unit B12 Park Ct1BR,1BA$1.07
The Park View At 320Two Bedroom Two Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.85
243 South Harrison Street1BR1BR,1BA$1.65
242 Prospect Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
Summit House4Rm 1Bd 1.5Ba DR LR Full Kitchen1BR,1.5BA$1.86

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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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