
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 2 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $825 (107 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ward 2 area of East Orange.


18 Summit St

209 Prospect St

Glenwood Apartments

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

The Park View At 320

227 N Oraton Pkwy

151 South Munn Ave

61 S Munn Ave, Unit 207

242 Prospect Street
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275 S Burnet St

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24 N 18th St, Unit #3

7 Chestnut St, Unit 3H

194 Park Ave, Unit 5-B2

120 N Oraton Pkwy

220 S Burnet St

100 Evergreen Pl, East Orange, NJ 07018

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2 Park Ct, Unit B1

110 Washington St

120 Halsted Street
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228 N Arlington Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

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228 N Arlington Ave, Unit 2nd floor

Indigo 141

The Harvard

136 Shepard Ave, Unit 5

The Modern

The Harrison

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155 Evergreen Pl

212 Central

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81 Crawford St, Unit 1
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151 N Walnut St

38 S Walnut St

94 S Munn Ave

Chestnut Park

Munn Heritage

116 Lenox Ave

115 S Clinton St

172 William St

312 Park Avenue Apartments

230 North Munn
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207 S Harrison St

Rockledge Apartments

742 Park Avenue West

95 N Walnut St

Ambassador Towers

baldwin

268 Prospect St

Arlington Court Apartments

Sunrise Village

317 William 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 | $1,989 | $1,375 | $3,080 |
| Ward 2 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $1,200 | $4,051 |
| Ward 2 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,882 | $1,700 | $6,402 |
| Ward 2 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $1,750 | $6,542 |
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There are currently 107 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 Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $1,405. Glenwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Ward 2 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,405 |
| Glenwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| 151 South Munn Ave | 3F | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| 242 Prospect Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Martin Manor Apartment Homes | Studio 571 SqFt Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,612 |
| Orange Portfolio Holdings | Studio | OP1 | Studio,1BA | $1,612 |
| The Dalmar | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Renaissance | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, NJ
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 2 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 2 apartment is the 10 Harvard St Model at 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Ward 2 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Park Ct, Unit B1 | 2 Park Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 | 10 Harvard St | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 61 N Grove St, Unit 1L | 61 N Grove St | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 222 Amherst St, Unit 2 | 222 Amherst St | 3BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 155 Evergreen Pl | 155 Evergreen Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 242 Prospect Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| The Renaissance | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Dalmar | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Vizcaya | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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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 Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ listed at $1,405.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 2 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 2 Apartment is $1,497 at Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+.
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 $1,963 at Spaxalaya 255 Harrison LLC.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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