Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
East Orange, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where East Orange rent stands today
East Orange, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Month to month, rents increased by 3.4%, reflecting a recent upward shift in the market.
Compared to national trends
East Orange rent sits at the national median of $1,950/month, making it a market that aligns closely with the broader national rental landscape.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in East Orange rent for about $1,435/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,625/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,000/month. This range shows the spread renters can expect across unit sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in East Orange
$1,950/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in East Orange is $1,950 per month as of May 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Orange
163
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Orange rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Orange, NJ
Average rent prices in East Orange have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in East Orange run $1,630 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,435 |  5% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,625 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 4% |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 7% | 7% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in East Orange, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,875 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 46% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in East Orange, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
46%
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
Equal to the the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Orange, NJ is 11% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
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3%Discover rentals in East Orange, NJ
3d ago
4351 E Park St, East Orange, NJ 07017
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in East Orange
168 S Clinton St, East Orange, NJ 07018
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available May 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Orange
43 E Park St Apt 16a #16A, East Orange, NJ 07017
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 27
3d ago
38 S 17th St, East Orange, NJ 07018
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Orange
495 S Clinton St, East Orange, NJ 07018
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Orange
61 N 22nd St, East Orange, NJ 07017
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
7h ago
45 S Grove St, East Orange, NJ 07018
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,062–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Orange
55 Washington St #4F, East Orange, NJ 07017
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available May 7
13h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,477
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,669
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,477
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,669
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 21
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,477
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
7h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
7h ago
40 S Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
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 $1,950 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Orange?
Average rent prices in East Orange have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does East Orange rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Orange is roughly the same as the national average.
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).