Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 2 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (142 Rentals)

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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 70 S Munn Ave

$1,850

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$1,850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 S Munn Ave, Unit 102

70 S Munn Ave
East OrangeNJ07018

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$1,962 - $3,854
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533 Main StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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property at 101 Bedford St

$2,100

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$2,100
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101 Bedford St, Unit 2nd Floor

101 Bedford St
East OrangeNJ07018
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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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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 Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $1,369. 363 Park Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Ward 2 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
363 Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,428
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio | OP1Studio,1BA$1,550
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
255 South HarrisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,608
The Heritage1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625
140 Washington St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, NJ

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 2 area is the $0.28 price per square foot 98 S Burnett St Model at 98 S Burnett St, Unit 2 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Ward 2 apartment is the 10 Harvard St Model at 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $1.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
98 S Burnett St, Unit 298 S Burnett St3BR,2BA$0.28
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St3BR,1BA$1.50
The Park View At 320Two Bedroom Two Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$2.03
61 N Grove St, Unit 1L61 N Grove St2BR,1BA$1.96
The Harvard2 BD Duplex2BR,2BA$2.16
55 Washington St1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
650 Park Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14
The Heritage1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.17
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.13
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.17

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,650.

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 $2,672.

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

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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