Cheap Apartments for Rent in Belleville, NJ from $800 (76 Rentals)

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240-242 Washington Ave
Studio Apartments

240-242 Washington Ave

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

69-71 Magnolia St

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

Rutgers Arms

116-120 Rutgers StBelleville, NJ 07109
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151 N Walnut St
Studio 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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The Twin Oaks
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Twin Oaks

46-56 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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249 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

249 Prospect St

249 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Nyendak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nyendak Apartments

218 Lincoln AveNewark, NJ 07104
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Grafton Arms
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grafton Arms

76-82 Grafton AveNewark, NJ 07104
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17-21 Elwood Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

17-21 Elwood Pl

17-21 Elwood PlNewark, NJ 07104
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218 Highland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

218 Highland Ave

218 Highland AveNewark, NJ 07104
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Evelyn Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Evelyn Arms

357 Lake StNewark, NJ 07104
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230 North Munn
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 North Munn

230 N Munn StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Nyendak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nyendak Apartments

219-226 Lincoln AveNewark, NJ 07104
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330 Mount Prospect Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 Mount Prospect Ave

330 Mount Prospect AveNewark, NJ 07104
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75-81 N Arlington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

75-81 N Arlington Ave

75-81 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Sunrise Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

209-215 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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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. The Twin Oaks in the Ward 2 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. 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
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belleville, NJ

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Belleville area is the $1.40 price per square foot 539 Central Ave Model at 539 Central Ave, Unit 1F in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Belleville apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Tiffany Manor starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Forest Hill 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.
539 Central Ave, Unit 1F539 Central Ave3BR,3BA$1.40
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Addison Towers380 D Balcony & NYC View2BR,2BA$1.80
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26
108 N Munn Ave108 N Munn Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
195 Roseville Ave, Unit 8195 Roseville Ave4BR,2BA$2.00
82 2nd St82 2nd St3BR,1BA$1.79
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
664 Forest St, Unit 1664 Forest St2BR,1BA$2.00
The Twin Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93

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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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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 The Twin Oaks listed at $950.

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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