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240-242 Washington Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

240-242 Washington Ave

240-242 Washington AveBelleville, NJ 07109
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69-71 Magnolia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69-71 Magnolia St

69-71 Magnolia StBelleville, NJ 07109
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Rutgers Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rutgers Arms

116-120 Rutgers StBelleville, NJ 07109
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382 Bloomfield Ave

BloomfieldNJ07003
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151 N Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

151 N Walnut St

151 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017

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Pavilion Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pavilion Towers

108 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNewark, NJ 07104
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Belleville, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Belleville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Belleville, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood priced from $950. Parkwood Place Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Belleville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Forest Hill TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belleville, NJ

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Belleville area is the $0.33 price per square foot 300 Wilson Ave Model at 300 Wilson Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Belleville apartment is the 144 Steuben St Model at 144 Steuben St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $3,000 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Ward 2 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belleville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
300 Wilson Ave, Unit 1300 Wilson Ave3BR,2BA$0.33
144 Steuben St, Unit Apt 2144 Steuben St4BR,2BA$1.15
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
5 Little St5 Little St4BR,2BA$1.60
200 Montclair Ave200 Montclair Ave3BR,2BA$1.63
269 N 10th St269 N 10th St2BR,1BA$1.00
27 N 18th St, Unit 227 N 18th St3BR,1BA$1.35
212 Park Ave, Unit 2212 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.56
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26
191 Kearny Ave, Unit unit1191 Kearny Ave1BR,1BA$1.33

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Belleville Overview

Belleville, which means beautiful town, is a town located in Essex County, New Jersey. It provides easy access to New York, but still has a lower cost of living than New York City itself. Because of this, and the fact that the town has a strong school system, there are many people who are looking for apartments in Belleville, New Jersey. If you are interested in Belleville apartments, take a look at a few of the most important points about the town below. 

Why live in Belleville, NJ?

There are several reasons why people decide to live in Belleville, New Jersey. First, the town provides people with easy access to New York City, but the cost of living is significantly lower in Belleville. Next, the school system in Belleville is also very strong. New Jersey is known for having a strong public school system, which means that everyone has access to a good education. Finally, the area surrounding Belleville also has a lot of employment opportunities. In addition to New York City, there are several other major towns and cities in the surrounding area, which means that people should be able to find a decent job relatively easily. 

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Getting Around Belleville, NJ

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belleville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Belleville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Belleville is at Parkwood Place Apartments listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Belleville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Belleville Apartment is $950 at Garden Spires Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Belleville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Belleville is starting from $1,050 at Garden Spires Apartments.

What is the most affordable Belleville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Belleville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Garden Spires Apartments and starts from $1,569.

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