Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
West Orange, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in West Orange

$3,075/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Orange is $3,075 per month as of August 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$3.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Orange

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Orange rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 7% over the last month and have increased 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 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 $2,595, whereas a house costs $4,900. 1-bedroom apartments in West Orange run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

20%

25%

1 bedroom

$2,522

15%

12%

2 bedroom

$3,150

7%

19%

3 bedroom

$3,800

9%

14%

4 bedroom

$5,300

21%

81%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,522

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,300

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

81%

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$3,075
increased by60%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,489
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Orange, NJ is 24% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

City Of Orange

$2,489

increased by46%
Last year
Haledon

$2,500

increased by7%
Last year
Harrison

$2,495

increased by14%
Last year
Kearny

$2,275

increased by19%
Last year
Lyndhurst

$2,675

increased by12%
Last year
Maplewood

$2,720

decreased by2%
Last year

Discover rentals in West Orange, NJ

31-33 Park Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Orange

Unique spacious apartment to call home

31-33 Park Ave #4, West Orange, NJ 07052

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

31 Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Apartment for rent in West Orange

31 Park Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

230 Watchung Avenue

230 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

434 - 436 Valley Road #434 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in West Orange

434 - 436 Valley Road

434 - 436 Valley Road #434, West Orange, NJ 07052

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,300

House 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 $3,075 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Orange?

Average rent prices in West Orange have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does West Orange rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Orange is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $123,000/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).

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