
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ from $700 (137 Rentals)
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84 McKay Ave, Unit Room for Rent

Verona Flats

209 Prospect St

Glenwood Apartments
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The Park View At 320

460 N Maple Ave, Unit Attic

Church Street

Ashland Assoc.

324 Central Ave

Executive House

The Midland
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41 Montrose St, Unit 41 Montrose Street

Village Green

Washington Towers

The Residences at Jersey Street

65 Monticello Ave
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123 Milligan Pl

243 South Harrison Street

Riley Realty, LLC

Lotus 315

Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments

St. Luke's Place Apartment Homes

PINNACLE Orange Crossing

SUMMIT Orange Crossing

Franklin Manor

100 Evergreen Pl
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39 Glenridge Ave

South Orange Towers

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120 Halsted Street

Claremont Holdings

Essence 144

Carlyle Towers

14 Noll Pl

1086 S Orange Ave
West Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Orange?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap West Orange Studio Apartments | $2,118 | $1,225 | $7,200 |
Cheap West Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $700 | $9,460 |
Cheap West Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,473 | $717 | $10,000+ |
Cheap West Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,313 | $808 | $10,000+ |
Cheap West Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,617 | $2,350 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Orange, NJ
Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025Current 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 |
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Bel Air | $4,500 | $717 | 133 |
Cheapest Available West Orange Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Orange, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Twin Oaks in the Ward 2 neighborhood priced from $950. Glenwood Apartments in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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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The Twin Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Glenwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
The Edge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
The Residences at Jersey Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
243 South Harrison Street | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Lotus 315 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Orange area is the $1.92 price per square foot 49 Greenwood Ave Model at 49 Greenwood Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Verona neighborhood starting from $4,640. The second greatest value West Orange apartment is the 29 Westview Rd Model at 29 Westview Rd, Unit 29 Westview Road #2 starting at $2,990 with a $1.50 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. |
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49 Greenwood Ave, Unit 2 | 49 Greenwood Ave | 3BR,3BA | $1.92 |
29 Westview Rd, Unit 29 Westview Road #2 | 29 Westview Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Aura 240 | 1 Bedroom + Study Loft | 1BR,2BA | $1.85 |
347 Park Ave | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
54 Poe Ave, Unit Second Flr | 54 Poe Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
243 South Harrison Street | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
South Orange Towers | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Martin Manor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 900-1000 SqFt Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
The Edge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
The Twin Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Best Local Schools in West Orange, NJ
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
West Orange High School
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Getting Around West Orange, NJ
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Orange?
The cheapest apartment in West Orange is The Edge which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in West Orange costs $4,500.
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 5 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 $191 which is $4,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Orange.
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