Local factsRenting and moving out in East Orange
Official Census figures for East Orange, compared with New Jersey.
69% of the 28,328 occupied homes in East Orange are rented, above the New Jersey figure of 36%. 28% of renter households moved in during 2020 or later, so move-outs and deposit inspections are a regular part of the local market.
With a median rent of $1,441 a month, the security deposit is real money. New Jersey landlords must return it, with interest and an itemized list of any deductions, within 30 days after the lease ends (N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.1), so a clean that matches the move-out checklist protects it.
13 residential property management firms operate in East Orange's ZIP codes, and we clean to the checklist landlords and managers inspect.
East Orange's share of homes rented (69%) is between Ampere North (49%) and Orange Township (75%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for East Orange. data.census.gov
69%of homes rented (New Jersey 36%)
$1,441median monthly rent (New Jersey $1,720)
28%of renters moved in since 2020
49%of homes in buildings with 5+ units
Homes by number of bedrooms: East Orange vs New JerseyHereNJ
studio14%3%
1 bed25%14%
2 bed27%26%
3 bed20%32%
4 bed7%20%
5+ bed6%6%
Share of homes rented: East Orange and nearby towns| East Orange | 69% |
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| Orange Township | 75% |
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| Ampere North | 49% |
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| Watsessing | 68% |
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| New Jersey | 36% |
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