
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ward 2 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (86 Rentals)


42 N 19th St, Unit 4

209 Prospect St

29 S Munn Ave, Unit 2E

25 N Harrison St, Unit 303

106 N Grove St, Unit 403

227 N Oraton Pkwy, Unit 307

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

110 Washington St, Unit 7C

41 Watson Ave
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18 Summit St, Unit 116

151 South Munn Ave

65 Prospect St

Glenwood Apartments

61 S Munn Ave, Unit 207

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16 N 18th St, Unit 3

61 S Munn Ave, Unit 207

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24 N 18th St, Unit #3

7 Chestnut St, Unit 3H

363 Park Ave
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Crossroads of New Jersey

317 William St, Unit 2b

120 Halsted Street

377 S Harrison St

70 S Munn Ave, Unit 102

152 S Harrison St, Unit 1h

The Harrison

151 N Walnut St

38 S Walnut St

130 Prospect Street Apartments
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94 S Munn Ave

Chestnut Park

75 N. Arlington Ave

Munn Heritage

115 S Clinton St

74 S. Munn Ave

230 North Munn

296 South Harrison

95 N Walnut St

Ambassador Towers
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268 Prospect St

312 Park Avenue Apartments

Sunrise Village

60 Washington Street Apartments

100 Chestnut Street Apartments

296-310-310 S Harrison St

266 4th Ave

70 Carlton St

The Renaissance

157 Halsted St
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Ward 2, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 2?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 2 Studio Apartments | $1,958 | $1,307 | $3,417 |
Ward 2 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $800 | $4,051 |
| Ward 2 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $1,650 | $6,504 |
| Ward 2 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $1,750 | $6,542 |
| Ward 2 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,100 | $2,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWard 2, East Orange, NJ
Ranked #1
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ward 2, East Orange, NJ
Cicely Tyson Com Elementary School
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 2 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 2?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 2 is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 2?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 2 is Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $1,467, while the average apartment in Ward 2 costs $5,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 2?
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 2 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 2?
Cheap apartments in Ward 2 have an average cost of $505 which is $4,995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 2.
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