Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
West Orange, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Orange
$2,850/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in West Orange is $2,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Orange
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Orange rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Orange, NJ
Average rent prices in West Orange have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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
West Orange, NJ
Rent prices in West Orange vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Orange is $2,700, whereas a house costs $4,625. 1-bedroom apartments in West Orange run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,935 |  10% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,530 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $5,050 | 4% | 108% |
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 West Orange, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,700 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 31% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,625 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,935
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,530
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,050
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
108%
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 West Orange, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
31%
Houses
Average rent
$4,625
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
The table above reflects average rent prices in West 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 West Orange, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Orange and City Of Orange by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Orange
50%higher than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Orange, NJ is 21% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,350
19%$2,350
10%$2,565
11%$2,300
15%$2,500
9%$2,750
3%$2,300
7%$2,100
3%$2,350
34%$3,050
7%$2,600
12%$3,500
10%Discover rentals in West Orange, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
31 Park Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
17h ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
173 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
268 Watchung Ave #1, West Orange, NJ 07052
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
33 Ashland Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$4,295
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Orange
16 Mcchesney Ct, West Orange, NJ 07052
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
100 Chestnut St #3, West Orange, NJ 07052
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
151 Watchung Ave #3, West Orange, NJ 07052
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
33 Ashland Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$4,295
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
1 bed
1 bath
$1,845
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
268 Watchung Ave #1, West Orange, NJ 07052
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
31 Park Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
268 Watchung Ave #4, West Orange, NJ 07052
5 beds
3 baths
$3,975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
15h ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
173 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
1 Dunn Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
173 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
33 Ashland Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$4,295
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Orange
1 bed
1 bath
$1,845
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Orange, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the West Orange rental market.
How much is rent in West Orange?
The average rent in West Orange is $2,850 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Orange?
Average rent prices in West Orange have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does West Orange rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Orange is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Orange?
To comfortably afford rent in West Orange, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in West Orange?
December offers the lowest rents in West Orange, running about 17% lower than October's peak prices, creating clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.
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).