East Orange, NJ Rent History

120 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,008
1-year change
-2.3%
$-47/mo
5-year change
+21.8%
$359/mo
10-year change
+66.2%
$800/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in East Orange

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,208/mo0.0%
2017$1,262/mo+4.5%+4.5%
2018$1,357/mo+7.5%+12.3%
2019$1,430/mo+5.4%+18.4%
2020$1,508/mo+5.5%+24.8%
2021$1,633/mo+8.3%+35.2%
2022$1,725/mo+5.6%+42.8%
2023$1,856/mo+7.6%+53.6%
2024$1,988/mo+7.1%+64.6%
2025$2,029/mo+2.1%+68.0%
2026$2,104/mo+3.7%+74.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in East Orange changed since 2016?

Median rent in East Orange, NJ was $1,208 in 2016-07 and is $2,008 as of 2026-07 — a change of $800 per month over 10 years.

How much has East Orange rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in East Orange, NJ has changed +21.8% ($359 per month). The current median is $2,008.

What has rent in East Orange done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in East Orange, NJ has changed +66.2% ($800 per month). It is now $2,008.

Is rent in East Orange going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in East Orange, NJ has decreased -2.3% ($-47/mo). Current median: $2,008.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.