Cheap Homes for Rent in West Orange, NJ from $1,300 (47 Rentals)

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property at 8 Caton Ter

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Caton Ter

CaldwellNJ07006

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property at 388 Hall Ct

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 31

388 Hall Ct

South OrangeNJ07079

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property at 46 Park Pl

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Park Pl, Unit 3

46 Park Pl
East OrangeNJ07017
property at 49 N Day St

$1,763 - $2,538

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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49 N Day St

OrangeNJ07050

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property at 43 Conforti Ave

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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43 Conforti Ave, Unit 48

43 Conforti Ave
West OrangeNJ07052
property at 17 Hazelwood Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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17 Hazelwood Ave

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 407 Highland Ave

$1,929 - $3,018

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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407 Highland Ave

OrangeNJ07050
property at 60 Parkway Dr

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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60 Parkway Dr

East OrangeNJ07017
property at 72 S Essex Ave

$2,040 - $2,111

1 Bedroom Rentals

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72 S Essex Ave

OrangeNJ07050
property at 378 Valley

$2,050

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$2,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

378 Valley, Unit #C5C

378 Valley
South OrangeNJ07079

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West Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Orange, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the West Orange, NJ area range in price from $1,050 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $2,912. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Orange Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bel Air$2,912$1,050223

Cheapest Available West Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Orange, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 678 Scotland in the Bel Air neighborhood priced from $1,349. Church Street in the Downtown Verona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,424. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
678 Scotland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,349
Church Street3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
Ashland Assoc.3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
300 Carteret Pl3A1BR,1BA$1,575
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,575
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,612
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio | OP1Studio,1BA$1,612

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Orange area is the $1.60 price per square foot 585 McChesney St Model at 585 McChesney St, Unit FL2 in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value West Orange apartment is the 212 N Walnut St Model at 212 N Walnut St, Unit A starting at $2,850 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Watsessing County Park 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.
585 McChesney St, Unit FL2585 McChesney St3BR,2BA$1.60
212 N Walnut St, Unit A212 N Walnut St3BR,1BA$1.54
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St3BR,1BA$1.44
Chanler at Montclair232BR,1.5BA$1.99
554 Bloomfield Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.93
51 Poe Ave, Unit 3rd FL51 Poe Ave2BR,1BA$1.79
12 Jersey St2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
354 Ogden St, Unit Floor 2 rear354 Ogden St1BR,1BA$1.95
106 Rollinson St, Unit 106 Rollinson Street West Orange, NJ 07052106 Rollinson St1BR,1BA$1.60
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 West Orange

What type of rentals are currently available in West Orange?

There are currently 1045 Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $16,000. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Orange ranging from $1,349 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Orange?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Orange ranges from $1,349 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,469.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Orange?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Orange range from $1,750 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,599.

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