Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 11, 2026

Average rent in
South Orange, NJ

Last updated on January 11, 2026

Last updated on January 11, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Orange, NJ is $2,849. This is +50%, or $949, higher than the national average.

$6.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,849

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Orange, NJ is $2,849. This is +50%, or $949, higher than the national average.

$6.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

65%
26%
9%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South Orange, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Orange, NJ have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
South Orange, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Orange, NJ is $2,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in South Orange, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,565

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,200

6%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,025

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,500

8%

2%

Studio

$2,161

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,161

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,565

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,025

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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.

Compare rent prices in South Orange, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in South Orange, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cranford, NJ.

South Orange

Median rent price$2,849
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Orange, NJ is 14% higher than the median rent in Cranford, NJ.

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Apartments for rent in New York
Apartments for rent in Newark

160 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
220 South Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
70 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
225 Ward Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
204 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
176 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
35 Mews Ln, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
2 Vose Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
360 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
60A 2nd St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
121 3rd St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
123 Milligan Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
10 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
335 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
70 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
4 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079, US
173 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
160 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
66 Blanchard Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
200 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA

Discover rentals in South Orange, NJ

2 Vose Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in South Orange

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 30

70 Valley St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Orange

2 Stories - South Orange Village Twp., NJ

70 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

204 Prospect St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Orange

3 or More Stories, Apartment, One Floor Unit - South Orange Village Twp., NJ

204 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ 07079

4 beds

1 bath

$2,975

Apartment for rent

225 Ward Pl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Orange

3 or More Stories - South Orange Village Twp., NJ

225 Ward Pl #2, South Orange, NJ 07079

3 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Apartment for rent

176 Valley St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in South Orange

3 or More Stories - South Orange Village Twp., NJ

176 Valley St #2, South Orange, NJ 07079

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

60A 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Orange

Four Plex, Multi Floor Unit - South Orange Village Twp., NJ

60A 2nd St, South Orange, NJ 07079

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

House for rent

360 W South Orange Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Orange

2 Stories - South Orange Village Twp., NJ

360 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079

5 beds

3 baths

$5,500

House for rent

220 S Ridgewood Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Orange

3 or More Stories, Detached - South Orange Village Twp., NJ

220 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

5 beds

2 baths

$5,800

House for rent