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property at 415 Dodd St

415 Dodd St

East OrangeNJ07017
property at 29 High St

29 High St, Unit 1R

29 High St
West OrangeNJ07052

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property at 276 Reock St

276 Reock St

OrangeNJ07050

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property at 72 S Essex Ave

72 S Essex Ave

OrangeNJ07050

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West Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Orange, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2025

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$3,427$717133

Cheapest Available West Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Orange, NJ is a Studio unit found at Glenwood Apartments in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood priced from $1,295. The Edge in the Ward 2 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio - OP1Studio,1BA$1,499
255 South Harrison2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,506
314 Oakwood (Manlow Corp.)StudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Orange area is the $1.75 price per square foot 274 S Burnett St Model at 274 S Burnett St, Unit 1 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West Orange apartment is the 71 W Mount Pleasant Ave Model at 71 W Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit Apt. #1 starting at $1,950 with a $1.39 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.
274 S Burnett St, Unit 1274 S Burnett St3BR,1BA$1.75
71 W Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit Apt. #171 W Mount Pleasant Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
347 Park Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.78
Aura 2402 Bedroom + Study2BR,2BA$2.07
Riley Realty, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.98
South Orange Towers2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
20 Crawford St, Unit #120 Crawford St2BR,1BA$2.10
Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.06
The Twin Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.13
106 South Harrison Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Orange

What type of rentals are currently available in West Orange?

There are currently 1001 Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ with pricing that ranges from $717 to $17,900. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Orange ranging from $1,000 to $16,000.

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 $1,000 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,175.

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 $808 to $14,937, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,450.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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