# Average Rent in East Orange, NJ & Rent Trends > 5 East Orange, NJ buildings, priced daily: this month's average rent is $2,276/mo, with a full price trend for each building since November 2026. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/ Latest included observation: November 8, 2026 ## What is the average rent in East Orange, NJ? The average listed apartment rent in East Orange, NJ is $2,276 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 63 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in East Orange, NJ. Prices update after successful source checks. Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/?bedrooms=all) East Orange [07017](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/07017/?bedrooms=all)[07018](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/07018/?bedrooms=all) Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/?bedrooms=3) Showing any bedrooms in East Orange, NJ. Market Average $2,276/mo Lowest Available $1,499/mo cheapest unit on market Communities 5 tracked daily Units Listed 63 available now ## Rent Watch: cuts and increases [Open Rent Watch →](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/rent-watch/) See current options while we confirm new price comparisons. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history. ## Rent by Neighborhood in East Orange, NJ Compare average rent across East Orange, NJ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. | Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [East Orange 07018](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/07018/?bedrooms=all) | $2,312 | ▼ $173 | $1,929 | 3 | 10 | | [East Orange 07017](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/trends/07017/?bedrooms=all) | $2,269 | - | $1,499 | 2 | 53 | ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in East Orange, NJ? As of November 2026, the average rent in East Orange, NJ is $2,276 per month across 5 apartment communities and 63 available units. The most affordable option is [Glenwood Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/glenwood-apartments-east-orange-nj/) starting at $1,499/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,119/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,081/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,648/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,085/mo. Prices range from $1,499 to $3,645 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 16 units are currently listed. ## Average Rent by Bedroom ## Rent Price Distribution ## Rent by Bedroom Type in East Orange, NJ Studio $2,119 from $1,499 · 17 units 1 Bed $2,081 from $1,656 · 27 units 2 Bed $2,648 from $2,100 · 17 units 3 Bed $3,085 from $2,525 · 2 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in East Orange, NJ | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Glenwood Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/glenwood-apartments-east-orange-nj/) | $1,499/mo | $1,706/mo | 8 | 4.5 | | [475 William Street](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/475-william-street-east-orange-nj/) | $1,656/mo | $2,369/mo | 45 | 4 | | [Harclay House 299 South Harrison new jersey](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/harclay-house-299-south-harrison-new-jersey-east-orange-nj/) | $1,929/mo | $2,150/mo | 6 | 4.3 | | [The Park View at 320](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/the-park-view-at-320-east-orange-nj/) | $2,284/mo | $2,563/mo | 3 | 4.3 | | [Chestnut Park Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/chestnut-park-apartments-east-orange-nj/) | $2,525/mo | $2,525/mo | 1 | 3.7 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in East Orange, NJ ### What is the average rent in East Orange, NJ? The average listed apartment rent in East Orange, NJ is $2,276 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 63 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What rent range can I find in East Orange, NJ? The apartment listings we track in East Orange, NJ range from $1,499 to $3,645 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price. ### Are rents going up or down in East Orange, NJ? There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in East Orange, NJ. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat. ### How much is a studio apartment in East Orange, NJ? Studio apartments average $2,119 per month across 17 priced listings in East Orange, NJ. Listed rents range from $1,499 to $2,800 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ? 1-bedroom apartments average $2,081 per month across 27 priced listings in East Orange, NJ. Listed rents range from $1,656 to $2,595 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ? 2-bedroom apartments average $2,648 per month across 17 priced listings in East Orange, NJ. Listed rents range from $2,100 to $3,215 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ? 3-bedroom apartments average $3,085 per month across 2 priced listings in East Orange, NJ. Listed rents range from $2,525 to $3,645 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in East Orange, NJ? The 1-bedroom average is $2,081 per month across 27 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,648 across 17 listings, $567 (27.2%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in East Orange, NJ? Glenwood Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,499 per month. We track 8 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability. ### Which rent range has the most listings in East Orange, NJ? The $2,000 to $2,200 monthly range has the most matching listings: 16 units, or 25.4% of the priced apartments we track in East Orange, NJ. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in East Orange, NJ? We track 63 priced units at 5 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status. ### How much rent history is available for East Orange, NJ? We do not yet have enough accepted price records to draw a history chart for apartment listings in East Orange, NJ. Current asking prices can appear before rent history is ready. We do not fill missing history with zero or with prices for a different bedroom count. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in East Orange, NJ? The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures. ### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers? Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history. ### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees? We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote. ### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent? A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount. ### Does this page represent every rental in the market? These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut. ### How fresh are the East Orange, NJ rent figures? We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Orange, NJ? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $91,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,276/mo. Comfortable income $109,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,499/mo), you need to earn at least **$60,000/year**. Median household income in East Orange, NJ is **$59,872** , about 45% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore East Orange, NJ Apartments Browse all 5 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/east-orange-nj/apartments/) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## Cost of living in East Orange, NJ Overall prices in East Orange, NJ runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by East Orange, NJ's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $2,276 | | Utilities | $644 | | Groceries | $585 | | Transportation | $1,534 | | Healthcare | $748 | | Other goods and services | $1,197 | | Estimated total | $6,984/mo | Population 69,183 Median household income $59,872 Census median rent $1,372/mo Census rent burden 30.8% Median age 37.0 Mean commute 36 min [New Jersey Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/new-jersey/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all New Jersey cities [Explore East Orange, NJ on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=east-orange-nj): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how East Orange, NJ rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for East Orange, NJ Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20East%20Orange&geo=US&date=today%2012-m)