Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

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Seton Hall University - South Orange, NJ Area Guide

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SHU Seton Hall Pirates Private Catholic Close-knit Diverse Inclusive Transformative

Founded in 1856, Seton Hall University focuses on academic and ethical development in a diverse and collaborative environment, preparing students to be professional and community leaders in a global society. One of the nation’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall offers more than 90 majors to develop students in mind, heart, and spirit. SHU promotes Catholic values and a dedication to community service but is open to students of all faiths. Situated in a suburban setting just 14 miles from Manhattan, SHU is nearby a wide variety of apartments and townhomes available for rent. South Orange and Maplewood housing options are especially convenient to campus but access to the NYC commuter rail opens up more possibilities for those who don’t mind commuting. Over 130 student organizations, NCAA Division I Pirate athletics, Greek societies, intramurals and club sports, and community service opportunities keep the SHU campus humming. South Orange and Maplewood offer quaint downtown areas as well as convenience to South Mountain Reservation and Turtle Back Zoo. Manhattan is just a short train ride away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Orange, NJ is $1,750 for a studio, $2,607 for one bedroom, $3,610 for two bedrooms, and $4,115 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Orange has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 472 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,750/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 712 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,607/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,140 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,610/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,130 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,115/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Schools

South Mountain Annex

Public

Grades PK-5

618 Students

Marshall Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

475 Students

South Orange Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

770 Students

Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges

Public

Grades 9-12

162 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Greenwood Gardens
  • Turtle Back Zoo
  • Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
  • Branch Brook Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • LaGuardia

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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.