Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Average rent in
South Orange, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Orange
$3,000/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in South Orange is $3,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Orange
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,675, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in South Orange run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,025 | No Change |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,290 | 5% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | 6% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,850 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $11,000 | 6% | 364% |
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 | $2,675 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,290
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
364%
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
$2,675
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
19%
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
54%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Orange, NJ is 7% lower than the median rent in Cranford, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,237
11%$3,675
10%$2,500
7%$3,035
41%$2,675
4%$4,500
$2,472
$2,300
20%$3,000
9%$2,175
6%$3,460
7%$3,867
15%Discover rentals in South Orange, NJ
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
117 3rd St, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
2 baths
$3,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
51 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
263 Tillou Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
5 beds
4 baths
$11,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
123 N Wyoming Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
3 baths
$7,500
House for rent
3d ago
209 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$4,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
116 Valley St #1, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
209 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$4,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
22 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
56 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ 07079
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$2,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
22 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
117 3rd St, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
2 baths
$3,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
71 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ 07079
5 beds
4.5 baths
$7,700
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
22 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
123 Milligan Pl #A, South Orange, NJ 07079
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Orange
17-25 Church St #15, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Condo 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 $3,000 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Orange?
Average rent prices in South Orange have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does South Orange rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Orange is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $120,000/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).