Cheap Homes for Rent in West Orange, NJ from $900 (40 Rentals)

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property at 127 S Burnett St

$900

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$900

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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127 S Burnett St

East OrangeNJ07018
property at 262 Rutledge Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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262 Rutledge Ave

East OrangeNJ07017

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property at 413 Dodd St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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413 Dodd St, Unit 6

413 Dodd St
East OrangeNJ07017

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property at 331 Carroll St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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331 Carroll St, Unit 1

331 Carroll St
OrangeNJ07050
property at 412-416 Bloomfield Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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412-416 Bloomfield Ave, Unit 22

412-416 Bloomfield Ave
CaldwellNJ07006
property at 18 Porter Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

18 Porter Rd

West OrangeNJ07052

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property at 115 Mead St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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115 Mead St, Unit 1

115 Mead St
NewarkNJ07106
property at 129 Central Pl

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Central Pl

OrangeNJ07050
property at 129 Central Pl

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Central Pl

OrangeNJ07050
property at 72 S Essex Ave

$2,000 - $2,222

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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72 S Essex Ave

OrangeNJ07050

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West Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Orange, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/07/2026

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$4,300$850179

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. 363 Park Ave in the Ward 1 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
363 Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
382 Bloomfield AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,490
Summit House3Rm 1Bd 1Ba LR Galley Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,519

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ

As of April 07, 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 275 Rhode Island Ave Model at 275 Rhode Island Ave, Unit 2nd Unit starting at $2,600 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Lower Vailsburg 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
275 Rhode Island Ave, Unit 2nd Unit275 Rhode Island Ave3BR,1BA$0.85
106 2nd St, Unit 2nd floor106 2nd St4BR,1BA$1.48
2 Park Ct, Unit B12 Park Ct1BR,1BA$1.07
82 Smith St, Unit #282 Smith St2BR,1BA$1.40
130 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1130 Elmwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St2BR,1BA$1.67
200 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1200 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
65 Prospect St, Unit B365 Prospect St1BR,1BA$1.42
113 Rhode Island Ave, Unit Basement for Storage Only113 Rhode Island AveStudio ,0.5BA$0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Orange

What type of rentals are currently available in West Orange?

There are currently 1033 Apartments for Rent in West Orange, NJ with pricing that ranges from $500 to $16,000. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Orange ranging from $900 to $15,000.

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 $900 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,818.

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 $1,700 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $5,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

Expert Rental Resources

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.