
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 2 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (62 Rentals)
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Ambassador Towers

The Park View At 320

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

Executive House

110 Washington St

106 N Grove St
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108 N Munn Ave

39 Shepard Ave, Unit 12

106 South Harrison Street

140 N Walnut St, Unit 3

Washington Towers
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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 |
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Ward 2 Studio Apartments | $1,993 | $1,295 | $3,080 |
Ward 2 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,216 | $1,136 | $4,242 |
Ward 2 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,961 | $1,850 | $5,968 |
Ward 2 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $1,942 | $6,046 |
Ward 2 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $2,800 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ward 2 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Ward 2 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 2 area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Glenwood Apartments priced from $1,295. Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Ward 2 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Glenwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
The Edge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Orange Portfolio Holdings | Studio - OP1 | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
The Twin Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
314 Oakwood (Manlow Corp.) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
106 South Harrison Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,596 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, NJ
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 2 area is the $1.75 price per square foot 274 S Burnett St Model at 274 S Burnett St, Unit 1 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Ward 2 apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 347 Park Ave starting at $2,400 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Bel Air neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 2 apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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274 S Burnett St, Unit 1 | 274 S Burnett St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
347 Park Ave | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Aura 240 | 2 Bedroom + Study | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
Harclay House Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
20 Crawford St, Unit #1 | 20 Crawford St | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
The Edge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
111 South Harrison | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
106 South Harrison Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
The Twin Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 2 Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ward 2?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ward 2 is at Glenwood Apartments listed at $1,295.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 2 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 2 Apartment is $1,450 at The Edge.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ward 2 Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ward 2 is starting from $1,845 at 255 South Harrison.
What is the most affordable Ward 2 Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ward 2 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 347 Park Ave and starts from $2,400.
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