Cheap Apartments for Rent in Belleville, NJ from $950 (149 Rentals)

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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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$1,300 - $1,900
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18 Summit St

East OrangeNJ07017
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14 Halleck St, Unit 1
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

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14 Halleck St, Unit 1

14 Halleck StNewark, NJ 07104
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$1,445 - $1,545
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106 N Grove St

East OrangeNJ07017
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167 Davis Ave, Unit 2
$1,450

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Total Monthly Price$1,450
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167 Davis Ave, Unit 2

167 Davis AveKearny, NJ 07032
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property at 220 Roseville Ave
$1,500 - $1,795
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220 Roseville Ave

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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
268 Prospect St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belleville, NJ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belleville area is the $0.32 price per square foot 167 Davis Ave Model at 167 Davis Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Belleville apartment is the 69 N 13th St Model at 69 N 13th St starting at $2,600 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Ward 4 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.
167 Davis Ave, Unit 2167 Davis Ave1BR,1BA$0.32
69 N 13th St69 N 13th St3BR,1BA$0.60
91 Delavan Ave, Unit 2nd fl91 Delavan Ave3BR,2BA$0.98
35 Woodside Pl, Unit Second floor35 Woodside Pl4BR,3BA$1.45
Tiffany ManorStarting at $2,0002BR,1.5BA$1.00
245 Mount Prospect Ave, Unit 1st Floor245 Mount Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
362 Forest St, Unit House Unit 1362 Forest St2BR,1BA$1.57
Addison Towers402 C Balcony & NYC View2BR,2BA$1.70
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

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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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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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