Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 2 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $700 (134 Rentals)

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property at 127 S Burnett St

$900

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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127 S Burnett St

East OrangeNJ07018

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24 N 18th St, Unit #3
$1,600
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$1,600
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24 N 18th St, Unit #3

24 N 18th StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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property at 60 Parkway Dr E

$1,975

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$1,975
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Parkway Dr E, Unit 60 Parkway

60 Parkway Dr E
East OrangeNJ07017
property at 407 William St

$1,800 - $2,000

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407 William St

East OrangeNJ07017
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533 Main StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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151 N Walnut St
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151 N Walnut St

151 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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38 S Walnut St
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38 S Walnut St

38 S Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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94 S Munn Ave
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94 S Munn Ave

94 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Chestnut Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Park

25 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Munn Heritage
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Munn Heritage

77 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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116 Lenox Ave
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116 Lenox Ave

116 Lenox AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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115 S Clinton St
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115 S Clinton St

115 S Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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The Renaissance
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaissance

83 Halsted StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Ward 2, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

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 The Renaissance priced from $1,150. Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,405. Here are the most affordable Ward 2 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,405
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
Glenwood ApartmentsStudio LrgStudio,1BA$1,550
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio | OP1Studio,1BA$1,612
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,612
PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave61 N Arlington Avenue - 4D2BR,1BA$1,721

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, NJ

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 2 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 2 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 2 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
The Park View At 320Two Bedroom Two Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$2.03
113 Rhode Island Ave, Unit Apartment113 Rhode Island Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
123 Elm St, Unit 1123 Elm St3BR,1BA$2.00
354 Ogden St, Unit Floor 2 rear354 Ogden St1BR,1BA$1.95
16 N 18th St, Unit 316 N 18th St1BR,1BA$1.78
PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave61 N Arlington Avenue - 4D2BR,1BA$2.22
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.13
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.77

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Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ward 2, East Orange, and the greater New York City area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,721.

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 $1,497, while the average apartment in Ward 2 costs $4,000.

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 46 regular apartments in Ward 2 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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