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Rental Market Trends in East Orange, NJ

What is the average rent in East Orange, NJ?

$1,437/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in East Orange, NJ is $1,437 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means East Orange rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in East Orange, you can expect to pay about $1,238 per month for a studio, $1,437 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,915 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,021 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,238/month
416 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,437/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,915/month
909 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,021/month
1,152 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,406/month
254 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,610/month
244 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,280/month
769 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,976/month
395 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,823/month
790 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 1.6%, which averages out to $23 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 September 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in East Orange, NJ
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in East Orange, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

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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.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodlands at Upsala
$1,700/month
690 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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodlands at Upsala
$1,700/month
690 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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodlands at Upsala
$1,700/month
690 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Orange, NJ?

Because the average rent in East Orange is $1,437, you’ll want to make about $4,790 per month or $57,480 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.

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East Orange, NJ

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East Orange, NJ

Woodlands at Upsala

East Orange, NJ

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Studio - 2 Beds

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Allure 258

258 S Harrison St,
East Orange, NJ 07018

$1,700 - $2,550

Studio - 1 Bed

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Indigo 141: NEW Boutique Collection of Units

141 S Harrison St,
East Orange, NJ 07018

$1,700 - $2,500

Studio - 2 Beds

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Lotus 315

315 S Harrison St,
East Orange, NJ 07018

$1,700 - $2,750

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in East Orange, NJ

Asden Investment Properties
Asden Investment Properties
  • 22

    Communities

  • 5,804

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

3 Communities in East Orange
AJH Management
AJH Management
  • 48

    Communities

  • 17,198

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

1 Community in East Orange
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The Related Companies
  • 59

    Communities

  • 14,471

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

1 Community in East Orange
Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
  • 52

    Communities

  • 16,954

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

1 Community in East Orange
Affiliated Management, Inc.
Affiliated Management, Inc.
  • 32

    Communities

  • 3,612

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

1 Community in East Orange
Platinum Realty Management
Platinum Realty Management
  • 23

    Communities

  • 5,640

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

1 Community in East Orange
Pentaurus Properties
Pentaurus Properties
  • 20

    Communities

  • 1,176

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

1 Community in East Orange
Tuli Realty
Tuli Realty
  • 23

    Communities

  • 1,145

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

1 Community in East Orange

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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