Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ from $700 (111 Rentals)

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Vose Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vose Manor

147-151 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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The Townhouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Townhouse

107 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079

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The Majestic
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Majestic

466 Highland AveOrange, NJ 07050
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Stuyvesant Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

378-404 Stuyvesant 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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1278-1280 Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

1278-1280 Clinton 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 The Twin Oaks in the Ward 2 neighborhood priced from $950. Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
671 Lincoln1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ

As of May 05, 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 113 Isabella Ave Model at 113 Isabella Ave, Unit 113 Isabella Ave Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.55 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.
13 Westervelt Pl, Unit 213 Westervelt Pl3BR,2BA$0.25
113 Isabella Ave, Unit 113 Isabella Ave Unit 2113 Isabella Ave3BR,1BA$0.55
10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 110 Housman Ct3BR,1.5BA$0.98
189 Chapman St, Unit First Unit189 Chapman St3BR,1BA$0.96
48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor48 Elmwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
84 Abinger Plz, Unit 2L84 Abinger Plz3BR,1BA$1.48
63 Plymouth St, Unit Apt.#2- 63 Plymouth st.63 Plymouth St3BR,1BA$1.47
South Orange Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
50 Union Ave, Unit 150 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,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 $1,399 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 $1,903 at Maple Gardens.

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