
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Newark, NJ from $700 (54 Rentals)
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779 Lake St, Unit attic

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344 Kearny Ave, Unit Commuter's dream, Unit Commuter's dream

Garden Spires Apartments

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327 Essex St, Unit Harrison share space, Unit Harrison share space

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279 New York Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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245 Ferry St, Unit 243 C, Unit 243 C

145 Park Ave

Parkwood Place Apartments

Addison Towers
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177 Bergen Ave, Unit bell pike, Unit bell pike

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310 Ann St, Unit 2, Unit 2

120 S 7th St

684 Summer Ave, Unit 9

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105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L, Unit Apt 3L

45 Bloomfield Ave

645 Summer Ave

Forest Hill Terrace

Nyendak Apartments

684 Summer Ave, Unit 101
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684 Summer Ave

67 Lincoln Ave

High Park Terrace

University Court, Inc.

Pavilion Towers

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802 Broadway

223-225 Mount Prospect Ave

96 Union St

Grafton Arms
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17-21 Elwood Pl

Evelyn Arms

60-70 Crawford St

330 Mount Prospect Ave

Aspen River Park

25 Prospect St

City View Landing Family

32-38 Carteret St

Beech Kearny Associates

289 Orange St
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421 Central

Building 6

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Lantana

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440 Washington Street Apartments

Stella Garden Apartments
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East Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Newark?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Newark Studio Apartments | $2,215 | $1,250 | $3,993 |
| East Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $950 | $7,591 |
| East Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $875 | $8,095 |
| East Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $838 | $4,765 |
| East Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $2,450 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available East Newark Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Newark, NJ is a 3 Beds unit found at FOUND Study University Centre in the Central Business District neighborhood priced from $838. Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Newark apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study University Centre | Double in 3x3 - Newark 26-27 (12 Month) | 3BR,3BA | $838 |
| Garden Spires Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Parkwood Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Forest Hill Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Nyendak Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Forest Hill Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Newark, NJ and Nearby
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Newark area is the $0.30 price per square foot 17 Norfolk St Model at 17 Norfolk St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value East Newark apartment is the 534 Kearny Ave Model at 534 Kearny Ave, Unit 1L starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Newark apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Norfolk St | 17 Norfolk St | 3BR,2BA | $0.30 |
| 534 Kearny Ave, Unit 1L | 534 Kearny Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 37 6th St, Unit 2 | 37 6th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 167 Davis Ave, Unit 2 | 167 Davis Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 201 Beech St, Unit 2 | 201 Beech St | 4BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 130 Elm St, Unit 3 | 130 Elm St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Garden Spires Apartments | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| 79 Irving St, Unit 2 | 79 Irving St | 4BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Forest Hill Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L | 105 Roseville Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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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 $875 at FOUND Study University Centre.
What is the most affordable East Newark Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Newark Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at FOUND Study University Centre and starts from $838.
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