Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 28, 2026
Average rent in
South Orange, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on May 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Orange
$3,025/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in South Orange is $3,025 per month as of May 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,075 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Orange
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 13% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,612, whereas a house costs $3,637. 1-bedroom apartments in South Orange run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,115 | 3% |  34% | |
1 bedroom | $2,325 | 2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,150 | 12% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,262 | 5% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,495 | 2% | 42% |
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 | $2,612 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,637 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,262
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
42%
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
$2,612
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Houses
Average rent
$3,637
Last 30 days
9%
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
55%higher than the national median
54%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Orange, NJ is 1% higher than the median rent in Cranford, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,000
4%$3,344
21%$3,200
10%$2,195
12%$2,695
$3,695
12%$2,475
1%$2,875
18%$3,100
3%$2,807
20%$3,065
6%$2,945
10%Discover rentals in South Orange, NJ
5d+ ago
116 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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 Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
60A 2nd St, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
117 3rd St, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
2 baths
$3,275
House 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
511 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
155 Tichenor Ave Unit 1 #1, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
42 Church St, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
7h ago
209 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079
1 bed
1 bath
$2,725–$2,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
22 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079
Studio
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
378 Valley St #B5, South Orange, NJ 07079
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
12h ago
56 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ 07079
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
22 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079
Studio
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
198 Underhill Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
5 beds
4 baths
$5,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Orange
57 Church St, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,900
House 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 Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Orange
378 Valley St #B5, South Orange, NJ 07079
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
60A 2nd St, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
51 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
House 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 $3,025 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Orange?
Average rent prices in South Orange have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does South Orange rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Orange is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 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 $121,000/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).