Parkway Lofts
5 Lawrence St,
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
$1,800 - $3,855
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in East Orange, NJ
What is the average rent in East Orange, NJ?
$1,522/month
Average Rent
670 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in East Orange, NJ is $1,522 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means East Orange rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in East Orange, you can expect to pay about $1,346 per month for a studio, $1,522 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,105 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,971 or more.
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in East Orange, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $18 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
Legend
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in East Orange, NJ
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
15%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
14%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in East Orange?
Based on current rent prices, Woodlands at Upsala is the most affordable neighborhood in East Orange.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in East Orange?
Based on current rent prices, Woodlands at Upsala is the most expensive neighborhood in East Orange.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which East Orange neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in East Orange with the most apartments available is Woodlands at Upsala .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Orange, NJ?
Because the average rent in East Orange is $1,522, you’ll want to make about $5,073 per month or $60,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does East Orange, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare East Orange, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
-
-
One Bedroom
-
-
Two Bedroom
-
-
Three Bedroom
-
-
Nearby City Rent Trends
Apartment communities in East Orange we think you'll love
Property Management Companies in East Orange, NJ
HomeRiver Group
-
12
Communities
-
675
Units
-
8
Cities
4 Communities in East Orange
Asden Investment Properties
-
21
Communities
-
5,607
Units
-
13
Cities
2 Communities in East Orange
Bozzuto
-
383
Communities
-
118,539
Units
-
157
Cities
1 Community in East Orange
AJH Management
-
48
Communities
-
17,108
Units
-
40
Cities
1 Community in East Orange
The Related Companies
-
53
Communities
-
13,894
Units
-
33
Cities
1 Community in East Orange
Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
-
52
Communities
-
17,121
Units
-
29
Cities
1 Community in East Orange
Affiliated Management, Inc.
-
32
Communities
-
3,612
Units
-
27
Cities
1 Community in East Orange
Platinum Realty Management
-
24
Communities
-
5,800
Units
-
19
Cities
1 Community in East Orange
Learn More with Helpful Articles
Rental management, simplified
Our all-in-one suite of property manangement software makes the rental process easy. Screen tenants, manage payments, and more – all on Apartments.com
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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.