
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $1,300 (39 Rentals)


227 N Oraton Pkwy, Unit 307

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

41 Watson Ave

56 S Munn Ave, Unit 5D

255 South Harrison

243 South Harrison Street

363 Park Ave

33 S Munn Ave, Unit 4H
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317 William St, Unit 2b

151 N Walnut St

38 S Walnut St

94 S Munn Ave

Chestnut Park

75 N. Arlington Ave

Munn Heritage

115 S Clinton St

148 S Munn Ave
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74 S. Munn Ave

230 North Munn

296 South Harrison

95 N Walnut St

312 Park Avenue Apartments

7 Chestnut St

100 Chestnut Street Apartments

The Renaissance

The Rose
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Rockledge Apartments

120 N Oraton Pkwy

The Heritage

The Millennium

120 South Harrison

230 Washington St

577 13th Ave, Unit 3

362 Sanford Ave

Center Street Apartments
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Lincoln Court

448 Lincoln Ave

Phillips Court Apartments
Ward 3, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 3?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 3 Studio Apartments | $1,785 | $1,250 | $2,438 |
Ward 3 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $1,300 | $2,813 |
| Ward 3 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $1,595 | $3,712 |
| Ward 3 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $1,950 | $3,486 |
| Ward 3 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWard 3, East Orange, NJ
Ranked #4
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ward 3, East Orange, NJ
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 3 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 3?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 3 is under $1,768.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 3?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 3 is Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $1,467, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $2,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 3?
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 11 regular apartments in Ward 3 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 3?
Cheap apartments in Ward 3 have an average cost of $141 which is $2,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 3.
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