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Highlights
- Private backyard
- Excellent location
- Convenient location
- Renovated and updated kitchen, bathrooms
Location
117 3rd St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
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Property Overview
117 3rd St in South Orange offers a private backyard, a renovated and updated kitchen and bathrooms, and a convenient, excellent location. It also stands out for strong value per square foot and proximity to a top-rated high school.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- High school nearby
Great for
Eco living
Amenities for 117 3rd St
Features
| 2 Floors |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Laundry Room | Steam |
Grounds
| 2 Parking Spaces | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Eight Rooms | Other Heating |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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About 117 3rd St
Property Status: Active ONE-FAMILY HOUSE " RENOVATED & UPDATED! Cozy, clean and comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home in a very convenient South Orange location. Renovated/updated kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and entrance steps. Features include an enclosed porch ideal for a home office or flexible-use space, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer, and a large, level, fenced-in PRIVATE BACKYARD. Only 3 steps to enter the house. This is a smaller, cozy home with comfortable bedrooms and an efficient layout. EXCELLENT LOCATION! Approximately 5"6 minutes' walk to South Orange NJ TRANSIT station and downtown South Orange, with shopping, restaurants and entertainment nearby. Approximately 15 minutes' walk to Seton Hall University. Excellent for NYC commuters: direct Midtown train service from South Orange to New York Penn Station in as little as approximately 31 minutes on select trains. Convenient to Seton Hall, Rutgers"Newark, NJIT, University Hospital, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, as well as Essex and Union County communities. Owner licensed real estate Broker. Short-term rental may be considered at a premium rate. Copyright © 2026 Garden State MLS, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 117 3rd St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 1200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.7 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 07079 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in South Orange
3-bedroom apartments at 117 3rd St cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in South Orange.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
South Orange
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,380 |
| December 2024 | $3,275 |
| January 2025 | $3,300 |
| February 2025 | $3,431 |
| March 2025 | $3,665 |
| April 2025 | $3,768 |
| May 2025 | $3,880 |
| June 2025 | $4,412 |
| July 2025 | $3,949 |
| August 2025 | $5,015 |
| September 2025 | $4,188 |
| October 2025 | $3,605 |
| November 2025 | $3,165 |
| December 2025 | $3,187 |
| January 2026 | $3,178 |
| February 2026 | $3,369 |
| March 2026 | $3,275 |
| April 2026 | $3,287 |
| May 2026 | $3,270 |
| June 2026 | $3,812 |
| July 2026 | $3,775 |
| August 2026 | $3,692 |
| September 2026 | $3,447 |
| October 2026 | $3,678 |
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Can I afford to live at 117 3rd St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$139,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $139,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,475.
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Schools near 117 3rd St
South Mountain Annex School
444 west south orange ave
s orange, NJ, 7079
PK, K-5Public
A-
The Montrose Early Childhood Center
358 clark st
south orange, NJ, 7079
PKPublic
Central Elementary School
33 cleveland st
orange, NJ, 7050
K-2Public
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center
747 nothfield ave
west orange, NJ, 7052
PKPublic
Michelle Obama Elementary School
186 14th ave
newark, NJ, 7103
PK, K-3Public
Neighborhood
Getting around South Orange near 117 3rd St
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 117 3rd St, South Orange
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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