Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
West Orange, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in West Orange

$2,550/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Orange is $2,550 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$7.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Orange

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Orange rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Orange, NJ

Average rent prices in West Orange have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in West Orange run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,150

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$1,747

1%

24%

2 bedroom

$2,500

3%

20%

3 bedroom

$3,700

31%

24%

4 bedroom

$8,300

3%

153%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,747

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

153%

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

Median rent price$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,157
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Orange, NJ is 18% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

Discover rentals in West Orange, NJ

288290 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Orange

MULTI_FAMILY - West Orange Twp., NJ

288290 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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 $2,550 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Orange?

Average rent prices in West Orange have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does West Orange rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Orange is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $102,000/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?

West Orange's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,600 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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).

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