Rent by ZIP · Essex County
Rent in East Orange, NJ 07017
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,990 (+1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,376 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,460 | $1,440 | +1.4% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,237 ±$208 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,640 | $1,630 | +0.6% | $1,476–1,804 | $1,124 ±$66 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,970 | +1% | $1,791–2,189 | $1,660 ±$111 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,490 | $2,470 | +0.8% | $2,241–2,739 | $1,754 ±$155 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,830 | $2,800 | +1.1% | $2,547–3,113 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,233.
What renters pay in 07017
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07016 | Cranford | $2,870 | $2,788 |
| 07018 | East Orange | $2,100 | $1,598 |
| 07014 | Clifton | $2,770 | $2,596 |
| 07020 | Edgewater | $3,400 | $3,176 |
| 07013 | Clifton | $2,310 | $1,742 |
| 07021 | Essex Fells | $2,860 | $3,500+ |
Fair Market Rents across Essex County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.