Cheap Apartments for Rent near East Newark, NJ from $950 (97 Rentals)

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14 Halleck St, Unit 1
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
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14 Halleck St, Unit 1

14 Halleck StNewark, NJ 07104
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property at 196 Roseville Ave
$1,525 - $1,825
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196 Roseville Ave

NewarkNJ07107

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property at 96 Summer Ave
$1,600 - $1,695
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96 Summer Ave

NewarkNJ07104

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property at 840 Mt Prospect Ave
$1,650 - $2,000
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840 Mt Prospect Ave

NewarkNJ07104
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147 Ferry St
$1,675 - $1,775

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Base Rent$1,675 - $1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,675 - $1,775
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147 Ferry St

147 Ferry StNewark, NJ 07105
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property at 224 N 9th St
$1,699 - $1,700
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224 N 9th St

NewarkNJ07107
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69 Congress St
$1,700 - $2,500

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Base Rent$1,700 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,500
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69 Congress St

69 Congress StNewark, NJ 07105
property at 148 Fairmount Ave
$1,700 - $2,500
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148 Fairmount Ave

NewarkNJ07103
property at 64 N 6th St
$1,700 - $2,250
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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64 N 6th St

NewarkNJ07107

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229 Bloomfield Ave
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
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229 Bloomfield Ave

229 Bloomfield AveNewark, NJ 07104
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33-35 Adams St
$1,750 - $2,200

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Base Rent$1,750 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $2,200
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33-35 Adams St

33-35 Adams StNewark, NJ 07105
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property at 75 75th
$1,750 - $1,950
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75 75th

NewarkNJ07107

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Newark, NJ and Nearby

As of September 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Newark area is the $0.60 price per square foot 69 N 13th St Model at 69 N 13th St in the Ward 4 neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value East Newark apartment is the 91 Delavan Ave Model at 91 Delavan Ave, Unit 2nd fl in the Lower Broadway neighborhood starting at $2,500 with a $0.98 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Newark apartments based on price per square foot:

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69 N 13th St69 N 13th St3BR, 1BA$0.60
91 Delavan Ave, Unit 2nd fl91 Delavan Ave3BR, 2BA$0.98
409 Cleveland Ave, Unit 1F+B409 Cleveland Ave2BR, 2BA$1.04
35 Woodside Pl, Unit Second floor35 Woodside Pl4BR, 3BA$1.45
245 Mount Prospect Ave, Unit 1st Floor245 Mount Prospect Ave3BR, 1BA$1.18
362 Forest St, Unit House Unit 1362 Forest St2BR, 1BA$1.57
525 Harrison Ave, Unit 2F525 Harrison Ave2BR, 1BA$1.60
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR, 1.5BA$1.26
176-178 12th Ave3BR/1.0BA3BR, 1BA$1.52
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave1BR, 1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Newark Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Newark?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Newark Apartment?

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

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

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

What is the most affordable East Newark Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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