Nicknamed “The Crossroads of New Jersey,” East Orange lies just outside of Newark at the intersection of the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 280. Located just seven miles from Newark Liberty International Airport and about 30 minutes’ driving distance from New York City, East Orange is known for its remarkable convenience and accessibility.
East Orange offers the best of urban and suburban living, with spacious homes, a low crime rate, main commercial corridors, distinctive Caribbean and Southern cuisine, transit access, and historic green spaces. Home to a diverse range of people representing countries from around the world, East Orange is the quintessential city for urban renewal. Residents enjoy a host of community festivals and events as well as close proximity to the beautiful Branch Brook Park and South Mountain Reservation.
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in East Orange, NJ is $1,246 for a studio, $1,421 for one bedroom, $1,930 for two bedrooms, and $1,965 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Orange has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy Elementary School
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Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy Elementary School
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.
