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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 2 Noll Pl

$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106

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

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property at 21 Canfield St

$1,750 - $1,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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21 Canfield St

OrangeNJ07050

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West Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Orange, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

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$19,500$1,15050

Cheapest Available West Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Orange, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Renaissance in the Ward 1 neighborhood priced from $1,150. 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
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
678 Scotland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
Church Street3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
300 Carteret Pl3A1BR,1BA$1,575
Glenwood Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,575
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio | OP1Studio,1BA$1,612
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,612

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Orange area is the $0.45 price per square foot 33 Norman Rd Model at 33 Norman Rd, Unit 31 in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value West Orange apartment is the 212 Oakwood Pl Model at 212 Oakwood Pl starting at $2,400 with a $1.04 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.
33 Norman Rd, Unit 3133 Norman Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
212 Oakwood Pl212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl3BR,1BA$1.09
212 Park Ave, Unit 1212 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.45
585 McChesney St, Unit FL 2585 McChesney St3BR,2BA$1.60
Northfield TownhousesTownhouse A2BR,1BA$1.63
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$1.70
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.77

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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 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 The Renaissance listed at $1,150.

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 $1,721 at PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave.

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

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