
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 2 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (145 Rentals)
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94 Eaton Pl, Unit 2nd floor

209 Prospect St

4 Chestnut St, Unit 303

151 South Munn Ave

Ambassador Towers

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

363 Park Ave

The Park View At 320

33 S Munn Ave, Unit 4F
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233 Glenwood Ave

Executive House

107 New St

Glenwood Apartments

227 N Oraton Pkwy, Unit 307

41 Watson Ave

56 S Munn Ave

4 Chestnut St, Unit 109

The Harrison

25 N Harrison St, Unit 206
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24 N 18th St, Unit #3, Unit #3

255 South Harrison

68 Elmwood Ave

243 South Harrison Street

33 S Munn Ave, Unit 4H

194 Park Ave, Unit 5-A2

150 S Harrison St, Unit B2

676 Park Ave

216 N Arlington Ave, Unit H2

150 S Harrison St, Unit 1H
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57-61A E Park St, Unit 4B

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130 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

Indigo 141

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112 N 19th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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153 S Grove St, Unit Grove Street, Unit Grove Street

120 Halsted Street

227 Park Ave, Unit 4A, Unit 4A

Embark

Hue Soul

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123 S Munn Ave
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167 N Grove St, Unit 1H

167 N Grove St, Unit 1H

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2 Park Ct, Unit B1, Unit B1

242 Prospect Street

55 Washington St

650 Park Avenue

Harclay House Apartments

227 North Walnut

10 Harvard St, Unit 1, Unit 1

289 Elmwood Ave
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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 | $1,875 | $1,300 | $3,080 |
| Ward 2 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $1,289 | $3,863 |
| Ward 2 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,632 | $6,504 |
| Ward 2 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,652 | $1,900 | $6,542 |
| Ward 2 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
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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 $1,369. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| 363 Park Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Glenwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,428 |
| The Renaissance | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Harrison | Harrison Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Regal Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Orange Portfolio Holdings | Studio | OP1 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Vizcaya | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Rose | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 255 South Harrison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,608 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, NJ
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 2 area is the $1.04 price per square foot 212 Oakwood Pl Model at 212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Ward 2 apartment is the 45 Watson Ave Model at 45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Lower Vailsburg 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level | 212 Oakwood Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 | 45 Watson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 82 S Harrison St | 4/2 | 4BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 2 Park Ct, Unit B1 | 2 Park Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Park View At 320 | Two Bedroom Two Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| 130 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1 | 130 Elmwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 | 10 Harvard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 153 S Grove St, Unit Grove Street | 153 S Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 243 South Harrison Street | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 227 Park Ave, Unit 4A | 227 Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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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 $1,608.
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 $2,566.
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 13 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 $183 which is $2,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 2.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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