Average Rent in East Orange, NJ

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Current Versus Historical East Orange, NJ Rents

East Orange rentals average $2,050 for a studio rental to $2,795 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,398, or roughly $45 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $300 (17.14%) year-over-year from $1,750 to $2,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $355 (19.79%) year-over-year from $1,795 to $2,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $367 (-15.49%) year-over-year from $2,367 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-2.45%) year-over-year from $2,517 to $2,455. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $488 (-14.87%) year-over-year from $3,283 to $2,795. 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 up by 12.47% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.55% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$57.28	$2,050	$1,750 (17.14%)	$1,442 (42.20%)
1 BR	$46.04	$2,150	$1,795 (19.79%)	$1,515 (41.91%)
2 BR	$32.12	$2,000	$2,367 (-15.49%)	$1,946 (2.78%)
3 BR	$19.26	$2,455	$2,517 (-2.45%)	$2,228 (10.17%)
4+ BR	$24.00	$2,795	$3,283 (-14.87%)	$2,967 (-5.79%)

Historical Rents in East Orange, NJ

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Top Cities Near East Orange

There are a total of 2 cities nearby East Orange. The average rent in East Orange is currently $2,600 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Orange, NJ is Harrison, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,899 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 13.83% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.93% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Orange, NJ are about 35.52% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.48% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near East Orange, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,145	$2,000	$2,100	$2,300
Harrison, NJ	$2,522	$2,928	$3,592	$2,899

Top Neighborhoods Near East Orange

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near East Orange. Some of these neighborhoods include Fairmount, West Side, and Lower Vailsburg. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near East Orange, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near East Orange, NJ is currently around $2,288 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than East Orange's average rent, which is actually $2,398. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Orange, Fairmount has the most affordable average rent at $2,200 per month. Whereas, at $2,300 average rent per month, Weequahic is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Orange. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fairmount, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,575	$1,950	$2,200
West Side, Newark, NJ	N/A	$2,000	$2,275	$2,275
Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ	$1,750	$1,550	$1,900	$2,300
Weequahic, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,495	$1,900	$2,300

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 $2,575. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Essex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,575. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,575, Essex, NJ is the most expensive county by East Orange, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in East Orange, NJ is 0.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Orange, NJ is 18.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Orange, NJ is 23.81% 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	$2,059	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575

Top Zipcodes Near East Orange

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near East Orange, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,238. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07111, Essex County, NJ at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,898 per month is 07029, Harrison, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,375. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Orange, NJ is $1,825 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,092 per month. Which comes out to $32 per sqft. The following table includes the top 6 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
07029, Harrison, NJ	$2,522	$2,928	$3,587	$2,898
07111, Essex County, NJ	$1,249	$1,600	$2,000	$2,100
07017, East Orange, NJ	$1,500	$2,146	$2,000	$2,275
07107, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,600	$2,000	$2,200
07003, Essex County, NJ	$2,110	$1,800	$2,550	$2,550
07104, Newark, NJ	$1,200	$1,850	$2,184	$2,200

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 $2,398. 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 $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $57.28. There are a total of 17 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 $2,706 and an average price per square feet of $46.04. There are a total of 88 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $32.12. There are a total of 39 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 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in East Orange, NJ is around $1,918/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.