Rent by ZIP · Essex County
Rent in South Orange, NJ 07079
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,120 (+0.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,294 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,290 | $2,270 | +0.9% | $2,061–2,519 | $1,731 ±$265 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,580 | $2,570 | +0.4% | $2,322–2,838 | $2,528 ±$295 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,120 | $3,110 | +0.3% | $2,808–3,432 | $2,351 ±$173 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,890 | $3,890 | 0% | $3,501–4,279 | $2,167 ±$371 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,450 | $4,420 | +0.7% | $4,005–4,895 | – |
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 07079
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07078 | Short Hills | $3,350 | $3,400 |
| 07080 | South Plainfield | $2,760 | $2,118 |
| 07077 | Sewaren | $2,240 | – |
| 07081 | Springfield | $2,930 | $2,545 |
| 07076 | Scotch Plains | $2,580 | $2,559 |
| 07082 | Towaco | $2,670 | $3,056 |
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.