Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $1,650 (9 Rentals)

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property at 60 Parkway Dr
$1,650 - $2,000
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60 Parkway Dr

East OrangeNJ07017

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property at 46 Park Pl
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$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 170 Washington St
$1,825

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Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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170 Washington St

BloomfieldNJ07003
property at 49 N Day St
$1,910 - $2,750
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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49 N Day St

City of OrangeNJ07050
property at 60 Parkway Dr
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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60 Parkway Dr

East OrangeNJ07017

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property at 61 Washington Ter
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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61 Washington Ter

East OrangeNJ07017

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 1 Bed unit found at Ashland Assoc. priced from $1,495. Glenwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashland Assoc.3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, NJ

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Park Ct Model at 2 Park Ct, Unit B1 in the in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. 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.
2 Park Ct, Unit B12 Park Ct1BR,1BA$1.01
Element2A2BR,2BA$2.50
The HarrisonHarrison Medium1BR,1BA$2.34
Glenwood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.49
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Hill Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.06
The Dalmar1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.20
The Renaissance1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.20
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
The Regis West Orange1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33

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Ward 1, East Orange, NJ

Ranked #2

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 1

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward 1?

There are currently 334 Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,000. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 1 ranging from $1,650 to $3,200.

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 $1,650 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,326.

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 $3,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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