East Orange, NJ Rent History

122 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,994
1-year change
-0.7%
$-14/mo
5-year change
+24.1%
$387/mo
10-year change
+72.6%
$839/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in East Orange

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,164/mo—0.0%
2017$1,212/mo+4.1%+4.1%
2018$1,316/mo+8.6%+13.1%
2019$1,370/mo+4.1%+17.7%
2020$1,453/mo+6.1%+24.8%
2021$1,574/mo+8.3%+35.2%
2022$1,656/mo+5.2%+42.3%
2023$1,780/mo+7.5%+52.9%
2024$1,899/mo+6.7%+63.1%
2025$1,970/mo+3.7%+69.2%
2026$2,004/mo+1.7%+72.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in East Orange changed since 2016?

Median rent in East Orange, NJ was $1,164 in 2016-07 and is $1,994 as of 2026-09 — a change of $830 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 +24.1% ($387 per month). The current median is $1,994.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in East Orange, NJ has changed +72.6% ($839 per month). It is now $1,994.

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

Year over year, median rent in East Orange, NJ has decreased -0.7% ($-14/mo). Current median: $1,994.

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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.