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 August 2026, the average rent in South Orange, NJ is $3,200 per month, which is 63% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,200

1.2%$38 increase month-over-month

-4.5%-$150 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,731

HOUSES

$5,333

TOWNHOUSES

$5,200

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in South Orange, NJ at $2,731 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,333 per month. Townhomes average $5,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,295
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$3,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in South Orange, NJ is $2,295 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	—
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$5,200

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,050
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$3,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ is $2,050 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	—
3 Bedrooms	$2,700
4 Bedrooms	$5,500
All	$5,333

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in South Orange, NJ is $1,200 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,500 for a 4 bedroom house.