
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ from $700 (122 Rentals)
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48 Chelsea Ave

161 Sunset Ave

Maple Gardens

Ambassador Towers

510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2
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342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12

268 S Harrison St, Unit 401

The Park View At 320

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

360 Grove St

133 Isabella Ave, Unit 3

46 Ellis Ave

133 Isabella Ave, Unit 3
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11 Cliff Hill Pl, Unit 3

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Village Green

Orange Portfolio Holdings

875 18th Ave

109 Richelieu Terrace

11 Cliff Hill Pl, Unit 3

Nice one bedroom apt in quiet location
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112 Midland Pl

112 Chelsea Ave, Unit Ground Floor

39 Shepard Ave, Unit 11

65 Monticello Ave

140 N Walnut St, Unit 2

Washington Towers

114 Eastern Pky, Unit 3R

8 Monticello Ave

29 S Munn Ave

243 South Harrison Street

The Althea

230-230 Ellis Ave

863 18th Ave

51 Becker Terrace

58 Grant Pl, Unit 58 Grant Pl
South Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Orange?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap South Orange Studio Apartments | $1,993 | $1,285 | $3,080 |
Cheap South Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,100 | $4,750 |
Cheap South Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $1,650 | $6,500 |
Cheap South Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $1,700 | $7,025 |
Cheap South Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $1,700 | $5,549 |
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Cheapest Available South Orange Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Orange, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Twin Oaks in the Ward 2 neighborhood priced from $950. 296 South Harrison in the Bel Air neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South 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 |
296 South Harrison | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Maple Gardens | Apartment 06L | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
Glenwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Orange area is the $0.25 price per square foot 13 Westervelt Pl Model at 13 Westervelt Pl, Unit 2 in the in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South Orange apartment is the 10 Housman Ct Model at 10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 1 starting at $2,650 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Orange apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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13 Westervelt Pl, Unit 2 | 13 Westervelt Pl | 3BR,2BA | $0.25 |
10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 1 | 10 Housman Ct | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
189 Chapman St, Unit First Unit | 189 Chapman St | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Summit House | 5Rm 2Bd 1.5Ba DR LR Galley Kitchen | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
58 Grant Pl, Unit 58 Grant Pl | 58 Grant Pl | 4BR,1BA | $0.89 |
63 Plymouth St, Unit Apt.#2- 63 Plymouth st. | 63 Plymouth St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
109 Cummings St, Unit 1 | 109 Cummings St | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
South Orange Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
50 Union Ave, Unit 1 | 50 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Twin Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 The Twin Oaks listed at $950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Orange Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Orange Apartment is $1,150 at 296 South Harrison.
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 $1,807 at 255 South Harrison.
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