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

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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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249 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

249 Prospect St

249 Prospect StEast 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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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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Rockledge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockledge Apartments

94 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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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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268 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

268 Prospect St

268 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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baldwin
3 Bedroom Apartments

baldwin

4 Baldwin StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Washington Dodd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Dodd

587 Carroll StOrange, NJ 07050
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On Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

On Apartments

141 Cleveland StOrange, NJ 07050
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
11 Ampere Plaza1BR1BR,1BA$1,500
Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Indigo 141: NEW Boutique Collection of UnitsIndigo II Boutique StudioStudio,1BA$1,700
106 South Harrison Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
347 Park Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.78
Riley Realty, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.98
448 Springdale Ave, Unit 2448 Springdale Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
562 N Maple Ave562 N Maple Ave2BR,1BA$2.32
111 Glenwood AvenueOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$2.31
111 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.06
19-21 Schuyler Ter, Unit 1L19-21 Schuyler Ter2BR,1BA$2.19
Glenwood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.24
106 South Harrison Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 1, East Orange, NJ

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in East Orange, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $1,795.

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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