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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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

113-117 Vose Avenue

117 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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372 Grove St

NewarkNJ07103

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The Majestic
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Majestic

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

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 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 1 Bed 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 Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
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 April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Orange area is the $0.55 price per square foot 113 Isabella Ave Model at 113 Isabella Ave, Unit 113 Isabella Ave Unit 2 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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.
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$1.04
48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor48 Elmwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study1BR,2BA$1.63
97 Brookdale Ave, Unit 497 Brookdale Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
259 22nd St, Unit 2259 22nd St3BR,1.5BA$1.75
South Orange Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
50 Union Ave, Unit 150 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
The Twin Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 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 $950 at The Twin Oaks.

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