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Vose Manor
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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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22 Cottage
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22 Cottage

22 Cottage StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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NewarkNJ07103

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29 S Munn Ave

East OrangeNJ07018
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
296 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13 Westervelt Pl, Unit 213 Westervelt Pl3BR,2BA$0.25
10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 110 Housman Ct3BR,1.5BA$0.98
189 Chapman St, Unit First Unit189 Chapman St3BR,1BA$0.96
Summit House5Rm 2Bd 1.5Ba DR LR Galley Kitchen2BR,1.5BA$1.27
58 Grant Pl, Unit 58 Grant Pl58 Grant Pl4BR,1BA$0.89
63 Plymouth St, Unit Apt.#2- 63 Plymouth st.63 Plymouth St3BR,1BA$1.47
109 Cummings St, Unit 1109 Cummings St2BR,1BA$1.43
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 $1,150 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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