Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $700 (92 Rentals)

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$1,962 - $3,854
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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533 Main StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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151 N Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

151 N Walnut St

151 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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249 Prospect St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

249 Prospect St

249 Prospect StEast 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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230 North Munn
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 North Munn

230 N Munn StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Rockledge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockledge Apartments

94 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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65-67 4th Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65-67 4th Avenue

65-67 4th AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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95 N Walnut St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

95 N Walnut St

95 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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baldwin
3 Bedroom Apartments

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4 Baldwin StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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268 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

268 Prospect St

268 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Arlington Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Court Apartments

212-220 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75 N Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

75 N Walnut St

75 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Clinton Grand North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clinton Grand North

14 N Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Executive House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Executive House

175 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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266 4th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

266 4th Ave

266 4th AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Renaissance
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaissance

83 Halsted StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Williams Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

352 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Washington Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Towers

40 Washington StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Ward 1, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

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 363 Park Ave priced from $1,375. Glenwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,428. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
363 Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,428
382 Bloomfield AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625
Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange1BR1BR,1BA$1,625
140 Washington St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,650
Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments Near Train Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Indigo 141Indigo II Boutique StudioStudio,1BA$1,800
650 Park Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, NJ

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $2.51 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Station at East Orange in the in the Ward 1 neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the 2A Model at Element starting at $2,550 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 1 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Station at East OrangeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.51
Element2A2BR,2BA$2.50
227 North WalnutB42BR,2BA$2.55
18 Llewellyn Ave, Unit 218 Llewellyn Ave2BR,1BA$2.70
55 Washington St1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
650 Park Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14
Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments Near Train Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.06
Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange1BR1BR,1BA$2.03
The HarrisonHarrison Medium1BR,1BA$2.34
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.17

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Ward 1, East Orange, NJ

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Ward 1, East Orange, and the greater New York City area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 1?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 1 is The Vizcaya which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Ward 1 costs $3,650.

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 47 regular apartments in Ward 1 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.