Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ward 2 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $900 (20 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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property at 46 Park Pl

$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Park Pl, Unit 3

46 Park Pl
East OrangeNJ07017

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property at 337 S Clinton St

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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337 S Clinton St, Unit 2

337 S Clinton St
East OrangeNJ07018
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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, NJ

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 2 area is the $1.47 price per square foot 10 Harvard St Model at 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Ward 2 apartment is the 113 Rhode Island Ave Model at 113 Rhode Island Ave, Unit Apartment starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 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.
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St3BR,1BA$1.47
113 Rhode Island Ave, Unit Apartment113 Rhode Island Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
61 N Grove St, Unit 1L61 N Grove St2BR,1BA$1.96
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
100 Evergreen Pl, East Orange, NJ 07018StudioStudio ,$2.27
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.77
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.27

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 466 Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, NJ with pricing that ranges from $800 to $6,542. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 2 ranging from $900 to $5,500.

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 $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,858.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ward 2?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ward 2 range from $1,750 to $6,542, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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