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Average Rent in East Orange, NJ

1 apartment buildings, 4 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$2,569/mo

Cheapest

$2,531/mo

Properties

1

Units

4

Analysis

Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 1 properties in East Orange, NJ.

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East Orange, NJ Rent Prices

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East Orange, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in East Orange, NJ is $2,569 per month, based on 4 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,531 at The Park View at 320 to $2,531 at The Park View at 320.

Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

Market Context

Who rents in East Orange, NJ, and what they pay

Tracked tracked rent in East Orange, NJ averages $2,569/mo. At the local median household income of $59,872, that works out to 51% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in East Orange, NJ at $1,372/mo. The current tracked market average runs 87% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in East Orange, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

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

$103,000/year

30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,569/mo.

Comfortable income

$123,000/year

25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,531/mo), you need to earn at least $101,000/year.

Median household income in East Orange, NJ is $59,872 , about 51% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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) $2,569
Utilities $644
Groceries $585
Transportation $1,534
Healthcare $748
Other goods and services $1,197
Estimated total $7,277/mo

Population

69,183

Median household income

$59,872

Census median rent

$1,372/mo

Rent as % of income

30.8%

Median age

37.0

Mean commute

36 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in New Jersey

How East Orange, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs East Orange, NJ Properties
Elizabeth, NJ $2,716 +6% 6
Paterson, NJ $3,421 +33% 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Orange, NJ?

The average rent in East Orange, NJ is $2,569 per month, based on 4 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in East Orange, NJ?

The lowest available rent in East Orange, NJ starts at $2,531 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ?

2-bedroom apartments in East Orange, NJ average $2,569/mo. Units start from $2,531/mo across 4 units currently listed.

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