Rents are 5% below what South Orange's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
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12-month history
Last updated: July 20, 2026
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How South Orange, NJ has changed in 5 years
Rent in South Orange, NJ has increased 6.3% since 2023, going from about $2,953 per month to roughly $3,138 today. Taken together, the five-year picture in South Orange, NJ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.
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South Orange rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in South Orange. Click any size for full breakdown.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in South Orange is $3,138/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,100/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,560/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,900/mo.
At 52% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), South Orange ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.
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At $3,138/mo, rent takes ~52% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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