Cheap Homes for Rent in South Orange, NJ from $1,100 (22 Rentals)

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property at 1 Noll Pl

1 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106
property at 1 Noll Pl

1 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106
property at 306 S 19th St

306 S 19th St

NewarkNJ07103
property at 276 Reock St

276 Reock St

OrangeNJ07050

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property at 273 Elmwood Ave

273 Elmwood Ave

MaplewoodNJ07040
property at 13 Garwood Pl

13 Garwood Pl

IrvingtonNJ07111

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South Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Orange Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 and Nearby

As of May 03, 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$1.04
48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor48 Elmwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
84 Abinger Plz, Unit 2L84 Abinger Plz3BR,1BA$1.48
267 Ellis Ave, Unit 001267 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.57
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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Orange

What type of rentals are currently available in South Orange?

There are currently 1006 Apartments for Rent in South Orange, NJ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $6,870. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Orange ranging from $1,100 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Orange?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Orange ranges from $1,100 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,805.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Orange?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Orange range from $1,700 to $6,870, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.