South Orange, NJ rental market

What is the average rent in South Orange, NJ?

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Last updated July 2, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in South Orange, NJ is $3,169.

Average rent

$3,169

Month-over-month change

+$69

Year-over-year change

-$48

Available rentals

44

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $11,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9001
$1,1001
$1,2001
$1,6002
$1,7002
$1,8001
$1,9001
$2,0001
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,3002
$2,4003
$2,5005
$2,6002
$2,7001
$2,9003
$3,0004
$3,1005
$3,2006
$3,3002
$3,7002
$3,8003
$3,9001
$4,0001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,6001
$5,000+8

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $48 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$3,063
May$3,699$3,250
Jun$3,400$3,000
Jul$3,300$3,175
Aug$3,359No data
Sep$3,500No data
Oct$3,200No data
Nov$2,935No data
Dec$2,950No data

Market temperature

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

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in South Orange, NJ is 58% higher than the national average.

South Orange, NJvs.

$3,169

$2,008

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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 $3,169.

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 $1,874 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 $3,300 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 $3,200 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 $4,525 per month.

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

Houses in South Orange, NJ rent between $900 - $11,000 with an average rent of $3,169.

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 $48

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 increased by $69

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

There are currently 44 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 $3,169 — 57.82% higher the national average of $2,008.

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