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Orange

·165th most expensive in New Jersey·Orange rents are up 5.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,912/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$53
Falling (Monthly)
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Orange · $1,912
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
53/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Orange's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,912/mo
Expected by trend
$1,944/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$2,880
Research median
$2,010/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,944/yr
At $1,912/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are climbing (5.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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2023 vs 2026

How Orange, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,616 → $1,912
up 18.3%

Five years ago, renters in Orange, NJ paid around $1,616 a month. That figure now sits near $1,912, up 18.3% from the 2023 baseline. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Orange, NJ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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At $1,912/mo, how Orange rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Orange rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Orange. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Orange, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Orange is $1,912/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,460/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,010/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,660/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,530/mo.

At 32% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Orange ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Orange an affordable city for renters?

Orange is considered moderate for renters. At $1,912/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Orange slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Orange?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,912/mo in Orange.

Is rent going up or down in Orange?

Rent in Orange has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Orange rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Orange is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #165 out of 180 tracked cities at $1,912/mo.

How does Orange rent compare to the national average?

Orange's median rent of $1,912/mo is $53 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #165 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,912/mo, rent takes ~32% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Orange 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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