Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
South Orange, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Orange
$2,947/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in South Orange is $2,947 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,022 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Orange
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Orange rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Orange, NJ
Average rent prices in South Orange have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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
South Orange, NJ
Rent prices in South Orange vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Orange is $2,725, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South Orange run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,025 | 2% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $2,235 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 |  2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,420 | 2% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $5,950 | 12% | 60% |
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 South Orange, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,725 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,235
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,420
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
60%
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 South Orange, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in South Orange, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Orange and Cranford by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Orange
53%higher than the national median
40%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Orange, NJ is 9% higher than the median rent in Cranford, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,700
3%$3,495
$2,550
18%$2,225
44%$2,710
5%$4,375
3%$2,495
10%$2,500
21%$2,900
5%$2,200
6%$3,700
15%$3,850
2%Discover rentals in South Orange, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
$2,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
51 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
220 Ward Pl #NA, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
51 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
123 N Wyoming Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
1d ago
209 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$4,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
74 2nd St, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
116 Valley St #1, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
209 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$4,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in South Orange
13 Riggs Pl #NA, South Orange, NJ 07079
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
43 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
22 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$2,725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
43 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
22 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$2,725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
56 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ 07079
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
116 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in South Orange
123 Milligan Pl #B, South Orange, NJ 07079
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in South Orange
13 Riggs Pl #NA, South Orange, NJ 07079
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
116 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
43 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,725
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Orange, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the South Orange rental market.
How much is rent in South Orange?
The average rent in South Orange is $2,947 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Orange?
Average rent prices in South Orange have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does South Orange rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Orange is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,022 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Orange?
To comfortably afford rent in South Orange, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).