Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

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Seton Hall University - South Orange, NJ

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SHU Seton Hall Pirates Private Catholic Close-knit Diverse Inclusive Transformative

Founded in 1856, Seton Hall University focuses on academic and ethical development in a diverse and collaborative environment, preparing students to be professional and community leaders in a global society. One of the nation’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall offers more than 90 majors to develop students in mind, heart, and spirit. SHU promotes Catholic values and a dedication to community service but is open to students of all faiths.

Situated in a suburban setting just 14 miles from Manhattan, SHU is nearby a wide variety of apartments and townhomes available for rent. South Orange and Maplewood housing options are especially convenient to campus but access to the NYC commuter rail opens up more possibilities for those who don’t mind commuting.

Over 130 student organizations, NCAA Division I Pirate athletics, Greek societies, intramurals and club sports, and community service opportunities keep the SHU campus humming. South Orange and Maplewood offer quaint downtown areas as well as convenience to South Mountain Reservation and Turtle Back Zoo. Manhattan is just a short train ride away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Orange, NJ is $1,705 for a studio, $2,401 for one bedroom, $3,414 for two bedrooms, and $4,292 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Orange has decreased by -4.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 411 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,705/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 723 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,401/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,112 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,414/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,170 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,292/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

South Mountain Annex

Public

Grades PK-5

618 Students

7
out of 10

Marshall Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

475 Students

Rating Unavailable

South Orange Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

770 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Greenwood Gardens
  • Turtle Back Zoo
  • Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
  • Branch Brook Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.