LIA by Vermella
51 Lincoln Avenue,
Orange, NJ 07050
$2,000 - $4,100
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in West Orange, NJ
What is the average rent in West Orange, NJ?
$2,220/month
Average Rent
800 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-5.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in West Orange, NJ is $2,220 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making West Orange one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Orange, you can expect to pay about $2,031 per month for a studio, $2,220 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,114 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,184 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in West Orange, NJ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.2%, which averages out to $116 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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Rent Ranges in West Orange, NJ
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
60%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Orange, NJ?
Because the average rent in West Orange is $2,220, you’ll want to make about $7,400 per month or $88,800 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 West Orange, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare West 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.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.