
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $700 (18 Rentals)
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Ward 1, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 1?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ward 1 Studio Apartments | $1,792 | $1,225 | $2,318 |
Ward 1 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,136 | $3,465 |
Ward 1 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,554 | $1,395 | $3,600 |
Ward 1 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $2,100 | $3,950 |
Ward 1 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,912 | $2,900 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ward 1 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Ward 1 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 1 area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Glenwood Apartments priced from $1,295. 11 Ampere Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Glenwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
11 Ampere Plaza | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Indigo 141: NEW Boutique Collection of Units | Indigo II Boutique Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
106 South Harrison Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, NJ
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.78 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 347 Park Ave in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Riley Realty, LLC starting at $2,140 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Bel Air neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 1 apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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347 Park Ave | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Riley Realty, LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
448 Springdale Ave, Unit 2 | 448 Springdale Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
562 N Maple Ave | 562 N Maple Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
111 Glenwood Avenue | One bed One bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
111 South Harrison | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
19-21 Schuyler Ter, Unit 1L | 19-21 Schuyler Ter | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Glenwood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
106 South Harrison Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 1 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 1?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 1 is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 1?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 1 is 11 Ampere Plaza which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Ward 1 costs $3,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 1?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Ward 1 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ward 1?
Cheap apartments in Ward 1 have an average cost of $120 which is $3,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 1.
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