Cheap Homes for Rent in Ward 2 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $900 (24 Rentals)

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property at 127 S Burnett St

$900

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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127 S Burnett St

East OrangeNJ07018

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property at 129 Central Pl

$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Central Pl

OrangeNJ07050
property at 129 Central Pl

$2,000

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129 Central Pl, Unit 2, Unit 2

129 Central Pl
OrangeNJ07050
property at 72 S Essex Ave

$2,000 - $2,200

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72 S Essex Ave

OrangeNJ07050

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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 151 South Munn Ave priced from $1,300. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
151 South Munn AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
363 Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,428
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, NJ

As of April 17, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
45 Watson Ave, Unit 345 Watson Ave3BR,1BA$1.16
82 S Harrison St4/24BR,2BA$1.75
2 Park Ct, Unit B12 Park Ct1BR,1BA$1.07
130 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1130 Elmwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.38
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St2BR,1BA$1.63
153 S Grove St, Unit Grove Street153 S Grove St1BR,1BA$1.50
227 Park Ave, Unit 4A227 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.84
242 Prospect Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
113 Rhode Island Ave, Unit Basement for Storage Only113 Rhode Island AveStudio ,0.5BA$0.83

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Ward 2, East Orange, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 2

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward 2?

There are currently 463 Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, NJ with pricing that ranges from $500 to $6,542. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 2 ranging from $900 to $3,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ward 2?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ward 2 ranges from $900 to $3,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,243.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Bob Mallory

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