Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
East Orange, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    East Orange, NJ rent rose 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,056/month. Renters are paying $91 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend from recent months.

  • Compared to national trends

    East Orange runs 6.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 146 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in East Orange sit at $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,425/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,800/month. These ranges reflect the variety of bedroom options available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in East Orange

$2,056/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Orange is $2,056 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $131 more per month.

$3.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Orange

146

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Orange rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Orange, NJ

Average rent prices in East Orange have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in East Orange, NJ

Rent prices in East Orange vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Orange is $2,016, whereas a house costs $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in East Orange run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

3%

20%

1 bedroom

$1,650

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,100

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,425

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,800

6%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Orange, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in East Orange, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Orange and Bayonne by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Orange

Median rent price$2,056
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Orange, NJ is 7% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bayonne

$2,200

decreased by14%
Last year
Bloomfield

$2,547

increased by23%
Last year
Clifton

$2,400

increased by5%
Last year
Elizabeth

$2,200

increased by4%
Last year
Hillside

$2,900

increased by24%
Last year
Irvington

$2,050

increased by3%
Last year

Discover rentals in East Orange, NJ

The Ivory Hill - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

The Ivory Hill

52-54 S Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

57-73 South Walnut Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

57-73 South Walnut Street

57 S Walnut St, East Orange, NJ 07018

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

ERP 43-51 E Park St, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

ERP 43-51 E Park St, LLC

4351 E Park St, East Orange, NJ 07017

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

540 Park Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

540 Park Avenue

540 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017

2 beds

1 bath

$1,757

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Orange, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the East Orange rental market.

How much is rent in East Orange?

The average rent in East Orange is $2,056 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Orange?

Average rent prices in East Orange have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does East Orange rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Orange is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $131 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Orange?

To comfortably afford rent in East Orange, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in East Orange?

July offers the lowest rents in East Orange, while December sees the highest prices, with approximately a 6.8% difference between peak and off-peak months. Searching in July might result in lower prices compared to winter months.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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