What's the average rent in South Orange, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in South Orange, NJ

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of June 2026, the average rent in South Orange, NJ is $3,050 per month, which is 56% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,050

-4.7%-$150 decrease month-over-month

-8.4%-$280 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,725

HOUSES

$4,200

TOWNHOUSES

$2,900

As of June 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in South Orange, NJ at $2,725 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,200 per month. Townhomes average $2,900 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,350
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,433
All	$3,050

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in South Orange, NJ is $2,350 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,433 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,900

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in South Orange, NJ is $2,900 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,850
2 Bedrooms	$2,650
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$3,100

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ is $1,850 per month, followed by $2,650 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$900
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$4,400
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$4,200

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in South Orange, NJ is $900 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom house, and $4,400 for a 3 bedroom house.