Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ from $700 (114 Rentals)

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Vose Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vose Manor

147-151 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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113-117 Vose Avenue
Studio Apartments

113-117 Vose Avenue

117 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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465 Valley Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

465 Valley Street

465 Valley StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Stuyvesant Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

378-404 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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1278-1280 Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

1278-1280 Clinton AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Felicia Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Felicia Village

1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Residence on 18th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Residence on 18th

875 18th AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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110 Washington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Washington St

110 Washington StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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38 S Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 S Walnut St

38 S Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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356 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

356 Stuyvesant Ave

356 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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South Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Orange, NJ is a Studio unit found at Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,285. Heritage House Senior Apartments in the Ward 2 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Heritage House Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,369
671 Lincoln1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Orange area is the $0.82 price per square foot 147 Brookside Ave Model at 147 Brookside Ave, Unit IRVINGTON BOOKING ROOM B in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Orange apartment is the 161 Carolina Ave Model at 161 Carolina Ave, Unit Second and Third Floors starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Orange apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
147 Brookside Ave, Unit IRVINGTON BOOKING ROOM B147 Brookside Ave1BR,1BA$0.82
161 Carolina Ave, Unit Second and Third Floors161 Carolina Ave4BR,2BA$1.86
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study1BR,2BA$1.63
267 Ellis Ave, Unit 001267 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.74
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St2BR,1BA$1.83
55 Chelsea Ave, Unit 155 Chelsea Ave2BR,1BA$1.82
50 Union Ave, Unit 150 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
243 Harrison LLC1BR1BR,1BA$1.68
South Orange Towers2 Bed 1Bath2BR,2BA$1.85
53 Union Ave, Unit 40453 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.84

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Getting Around South Orange, NJ

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Orange Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Orange?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Orange is at Maple Gardens listed at $1,285.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Orange Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Orange Apartment is $1,399 at 671 Lincoln.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Orange Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Orange is starting from $1,771 at 61 N. Arlington St..

What is the most affordable South Orange Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Orange Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 671 Lincoln and starts from $1,949.

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