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    394 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    112 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
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    179 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    158 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    275 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    111 Glenwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 07003
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    120 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    106 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    296-310 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    650 Park Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017
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    111 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    8 Eaton Place, Newark, NJ 07101
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    60 North Arlington Avenue, East Orange, NJ 7018
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    520 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    55 Washington Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
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    725 Park Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017
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    255-271 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    61 N. Arlington Ave., East Orange, NJ 07017
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    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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    245 SHEPARD AVENUE, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    86 Hillyer Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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    314 Oakwood Ave, Orange, NJ 07050
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    354 Park Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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Average rent in East Orange, NJ

$1,769/mo East Orange, NJ average rental price, November 2024
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The average monthly rent of apartments in East Orange, NJ is $1,769.

East Orange, NJ apartment rent ranges

About 40% of apartment rents in East Orange, NJ range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 26% of apartments. Around 32% of East Orange’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 2% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

East Orange, NJ rent trends

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,748, the average rent in East Orange, NJ is $1,769.

Getting around in East Orange, NJ

85 /100
Very Walkable
63 /100
Good Transit
49 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 85, Transit Score®: 63, Bike Score®: 49

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in East Orange, NJ last updated?

Prices and availability in East Orange, NJ were last updated on 9 Dec 2024.

What are the best apartments in East Orange, NJ?

The best apartments in East Orange, NJ are: 111 Glenwood Avenue, 106 South Harrison Street, 275 South Harrison, 120 South Harrison and 650 Park Avenue.

What is the average rent in East Orange, NJ?

The average rent in East Orange, NJ is $1,769. Start your search for apartments in East Orange, NJ now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in East Orange, NJ?

The price range for a studio apartment in East Orange, NJ is between $1,658 and $1,975. View all studio apartments in East Orange, NJ.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ is between $1,417 and $2,450. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in East Orange, NJ now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ is between $1,417 and $3,150. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ is between $1,658 and $3,595. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in East Orange, NJ.

What type of rental buildings are in East Orange, NJ?

In East Orange 72% of the housing is rented out compared to 28% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 37% of East Orange’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 60% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in East Orange, NJ?

The average age of rental buildings in East Orange is 62 years old, with 12% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 9 stories, of which 29% are garden-style apartment communities, 31% are mid-sized buildings, and 43% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in East Orange, NJ?

Studio apartments in East Orange are around 13% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 56% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 27% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Living in East Orange, NJ

East Orange is a small, urban town with a central location in the New York metropolitan area between the South Mountain Reservation and Passaic River. Renting in East Orange provides easy access to two major roads: I-280 (which runs east-west) and Garden State Parkway (which runs north-south) share an intersection in the middle of town called “The Crossroads of New Jersey.” East Orange apartment rentals are also three miles northwest of Newark, 20 miles west of Jersey City, 22 miles west of New York City and 88 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the three largest industries when renting in East Orange are health care, retail, and transportation and warehousing. Public education is provided to renters by East Orange School District, and the average temperature here is 51°F.

Renting in East Orange, NJ

Renters in East Orange tend to be young commuting professionals who are raising families. East Orange rentals are also close to seven parks, which includes seven tennis courts at Soverel Field, three basketball courts at Oval Playground and a skatepark at Memorial Park. Or, renters who golf have access to East Orange Golf Course - a public, 18-hole course that spans more than 150 acres. The apartments for rent in East Orange are mostly studio, one-, two- and occasionally three-bedroom units. Notably, the Crossings at Brick Church Station has affordable apartment rentals close to a quick train ride to Manhattan. Or, The Grove apartment rentals in the Arts and Culture District has one- and two-bedroom layouts with recessed balconies, whereas The Station offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units west of Newark.

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Shopping in East Orange, NJ

When renting in East Orange, the closest shopping mall is American Dream in Rutherford (13 miles northeast via the Garden State Parkway). Other shopping destinations include Franklin Square Plaza and West Caldwell Shopping Center. ShopRite, Walgreens and various dollar stores are also available to renters for local errands. Plus, rentals in East Orange are near a number of local grocery stores, such as Stop One, 7th Ave. Grocery, William Grocery, Ramirez Grocery, Extra Supermarket and B&P Grocery. Or, for delicious meals at local restaurants, renters recommend Charlie's Restaurant; Limin's Cafe Caribe; South Beach Bar and Grill; Lite & Soul Eatery; and Tasha's Caribbean & Soul Food Cuisine.

Transportation in East Orange, NJ

Most East Orange renters use a personal vehicle for travel. Alternatively, NJ Transit provides public transportation to renters in East Orange: Route 21 takes renters east on Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Boulevard from East Orange Station to Newark Penn Station, while Route 97 takes renters west from East Orange Station to downtown Montclair using Washington Street, and then south on Sanford Street to the VA Hospital. A light rail connection at Newark Penn Station also provides residents with access to Jersey City, Harrison and Newark Liberty International Airport. Or, to commute to New York City, renters take Morristown Line (MNE) from East Orange Station to Pennsylvania Station. Finally, the nearest major airport to East Orange renters is Newark Liberty International Airport (10 miles south via I-78).

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