Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $1,500 (13 Rentals)

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property at 46 Park Pl

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Park Pl, Unit 3

46 Park Pl
East OrangeNJ07017
property at 27 Schuyler Terrace

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Schuyler Terrace, Unit 29

27 Schuyler Terrace
East OrangeNJ07017
property at 60 Parkway Dr E

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Parkway Dr E, Unit 60 Parkway

60 Parkway Dr E
East OrangeNJ07017

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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 The Renaissance priced from $1,150. 11 Ampere Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
11 Ampere Plaza1BR1BR,1BA$1,550
Glenwood ApartmentsStudio LrgStudio,1BA$1,550
Hill Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave61 N Arlington Avenue - 4D2BR,1BA$1,721

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, NJ

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.09 price per square foot 212 Oakwood Pl Model at 212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the 212 Oakwood Pl Model at 212 Oakwood Pl starting at $2,400 with a $1.04 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.
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl3BR,1BA$1.09
212 Oakwood Pl212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
71 4th Ave, Unit 471 4th Ave4BR,1BA$1.18
123 Elm St, Unit 1123 Elm St3BR,1BA$2.00
Glenwood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.24
Hill Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.06
The HarrisonHarrison Medium1BR,1BA$2.34
165 Central Pl, Unit 3165 Central Pl2BR,1BA$2.25
PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave61 N Arlington Avenue - 4D2BR,1BA$2.22
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 1

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward 1?

There are currently 327 Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,250. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 1 ranging from $1,500 to $3,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ward 1?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ward 1 ranges from $1,500 to $3,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,626.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ward 1?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ward 1 range from $1,900 to $3,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,775.

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