South Orange, NJ rental market

What is the average rent in South Orange, NJ?

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Last updated October 2, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in South Orange, NJ is $2,950.

Average rent

$2,950

Month-over-month change

-$107

Year-over-year change

-$220

Available rentals

35

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,585 to $5,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,7001
$1,9002
$2,0003
$2,1001
$2,2003
$2,3005
$2,4001
$2,5001
$2,6001
$2,7002
$2,8002
$2,9003
$3,0002
$3,1005
$3,2002
$3,4002
$3,5001
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8001
$4,0001
$4,3001
$4,7001
$4,9001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $220 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,995$2,995
Feb$3,190$3,100
Mar$3,400$3,375
Apr$3,400$3,095
May$3,699$3,250
Jun$3,400$3,000
Jul$3,300$3,165
Aug$3,359$3,199
Sep$3,500$2,998
Oct$3,200$2,950
Nov$2,935No data
Dec$2,950No data

Market temperature

The South Orange, NJ rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in South Orange, NJ is 48% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in South Orange, NJ?

The average rent in South Orange, NJ is $2,950.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in South Orange, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in South Orange, NJ is $1,875 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ is $2,350 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ is $3,150 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ is $2,950 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ is $5,000 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in South Orange, NJ?

Houses in South Orange, NJ rent between $1,585 - $5,000 with an average rent of $2,950.

8. How has the rent in South Orange, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in South Orange, NJ decreased by $220

9. How much has the rent in South Orange, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in South Orange, NJ decreased by $107

10. How many available rentals are there in South Orange, NJ?

There are currently 35 rentals available in South Orange, NJ.

11. How do rent prices in South Orange, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in South Orange, NJ is $2,950 — 47.5% higher the national average of $2,000.

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