Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 26, 2025

Average rent in
South Orange, NJ

Last updated on November 26, 2025

Last updated on November 26, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Orange, NJ is $2,872. This is +51%, or $966, higher than the national average.

$3.88

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,872

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

21

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Orange, NJ is $2,872. This is +51%, or $966, higher than the national average.

$3.88

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

59%
21%
21%
$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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,795. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ costs about $2,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in South Orange, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,305

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$3,200

7%

17%

3 bedroom

$3,790

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,795

4%

22%

Studio

$2,215

1%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$2,215

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,305

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,790

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

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$2,872
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,975
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Orange, NJ is 3% lower than the median rent in Cranford, NJ.

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Apartments for rent in Jersey City
Apartments for rent in New York
Apartments for rent in Newark

60 Mews Ln, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
70 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
309 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
204 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
216 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
360 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
52 Taylor Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
10 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
335 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
4 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079, US
54 Church St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
160 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
57 Church St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
1 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
200 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
616 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
54 Warren Ct, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
70 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
64 Arnold Ter, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
17-25 Church St, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA

Discover rentals in South Orange, NJ

43 Cottage Street South Orange NJ - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

43 Cottage Street South Orange NJ

43 Cottage St, South Orange, NJ 07079

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450–$2,650

Apartment for rent

216 Academy St ##3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Orange

Apartment for rent

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

$2,849

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

176 Valley St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Orange

176 Valley St #2, South Orange, NJ 07079

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

Apartment 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

$4,850

House for rent