As of April 19, 2026, South Orange, New Jersey has 4 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 71 section 8 apartments and 66 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
Al Gomer Residence Has 66 Units Available
Al Gomer Residence Has 65 Units Available
Project Live Vii Consumer Home Has 3 Units Available
South Orange Consumer Home Has 3 Units Available
The Irvington Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Essex County for 2026.
The best apartments in South Orange, NJ are Al Gomer Residence , South Orange Consumer Home , Project Live Vii Consumer Home and Al Gomer Residence and
The average property rent in South Orange, NJ is $2,090.
The price range for a studio apartment in South Orange, NJ is between $1,103 and $1,655. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ is between $1,272 and $1,908. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ is between $1,533 and $2,299. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ is between $1,939 and $2,909. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in South Orange, NJ is between $2,240 and $3,360. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 18 April, 2026 for the properties in South Orange, NJ
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