Average Rent in East Orange, NJ

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Current Versus Historical East Orange, NJ Rents

East Orange rentals average $1,373 for a studio rental to $1,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,155, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $390 (-22.13%) year-over-year from $1,763 to $1,373. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $12 (-0.67%) year-over-year from $1,737 to $1,725. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $292 (-12.20%) year-over-year from $2,392 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $242 (10.25%) year-over-year from $2,358 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,550 (-45.59%) year-over-year from $3,400 to $1,850. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 4.69% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 32.73% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,373	$1,763 (-22.13%)	$1,542 (-10.97%)
1 BR	$36.78	$1,725	$1,737 (-0.67%)	$1,532 (12.62%)
2 BR	$23.81	$2,100	$2,392 (-12.20%)	$1,863 (12.75%)
3 BR	$20.68	$2,600	$2,358 (10.25%)	$2,233 (16.46%)
4+ BR	N/A	$1,850	$3,400 (-45.59%)	$3,136 (-41.00%)

Historical Rents in East Orange, NJ

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Top Cities Near East Orange

There are a total of 1 cities nearby East Orange. The average rent in East Orange is currently $2,278 per month. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,278, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Orange, NJ is Newark, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,278 per month.

Let's compare East Orange, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Orange, NJ is 63.93% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.86% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Orange, NJ are about 2.56% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.29% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near East Orange, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,250	$1,742	$2,000	$2,278

Top Neighborhoods Near East Orange

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near East Orange

There are a total of 1 counties located by East Orange, NJ. One county in the area is Essex, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $29 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Essex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Essex, NJ is the most expensive county by East Orange, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in East Orange, NJ is 12.93% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Orange, NJ is 1.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Orange, NJ is 23.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Essex, NJ	$1,550	$1,925	$2,400	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near East Orange

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near East Orange, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,473.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Orange, NJ is $1,763 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,463 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in East Orange, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
07107, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,750	$2,500	$2,350
07003, Essex County, NJ	N/A	$1,775	$2,425	$2,595

Frequently Asked Questions - East Orange Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Orange, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for East Orange, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,155. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Orange, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in East Orange, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in East Orange, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,373. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Orange.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,890 and an average price per square feet of $36.78. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Orange.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $23.81. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Orange.

How have rent prices in East Orange, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in East Orange, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in East Orange, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in East Orange, NJ is around $1,724/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.