Last updated on June 30, 2026

Average rent in
East Orange, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    East Orange, NJ rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,961/month. Renters today are paying $52 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.4% month-over-month decline in June 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    East Orange rent runs 0.6% above the $1,950/month national median, placing it near the national average with 159 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in East Orange rent for $1,395/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,625/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,800/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in East Orange

$1,961/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Orange is $1,961 per month as of June 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $11 more per month.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Orange

159

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Orange rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in East Orange run $1,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

1%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,625

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,000

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,350

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

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$1,961
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Orange, NJ is 15% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bayonne

$2,300

decreased by25%
Last year
Bloomfield

$2,500

increased by10%
Last year
Clifton

$2,450

decreased by2%
Last year
Elizabeth

$2,200

decreased by3%
Last year
Hillside

$2,750

decreased by5%
Last year
Irvington

$2,000

increased by5%
Last year

Discover rentals in East Orange, NJ

Spaxalaya 255 Harrison LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Spaxalaya 255 Harrison LLC

255 S Harrison St, East Orange, NJ 07018

2 beds

1 bath

$1,366–$1,922

Apartment for rent

19 N 18th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Orange

19 N 18th St #3, East Orange, NJ 07017

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available May 29

168 S Clinton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Orange

168 SOUTH CLINTON ST, UNIT D1, EAST ORANGE.

168 S Clinton St, East Orange, NJ 07018

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

$1,700

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 5

168 S Clinton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Orange

168 SOUTH CLINTON ST, UNIT C3, EAST ORANGE

168 S Clinton St, East Orange, NJ 07018

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

$1,700

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 24

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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 $1,961 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Orange?

Average rent prices in East Orange have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does East Orange rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Orange is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $11 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 $78,000/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?

East Orange, New Jersey rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect recent market adjustments, with both bedroom types experiencing price decreases from the previous year.

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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