
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (103 Rentals)
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Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

363 Park Ave

61 S Munn Ave, Unit 104

107 New St

41 Watson Ave

The Harrison

151 South Munn Ave

56 S Munn Ave, Unit 3J

255 South Harrison
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243 South Harrison Street

220 S Burnet St

317 William St, Unit 2b

Harclay House Apartments

Indigo 141

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

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123 S Munn Ave

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Embark

289 Elmwood Ave

131 S Harrison St, Unit 1B
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The Harvard

120 Halsted Street

154 Sanford St, Unit Unit 2

154 Sanford St, Unit 2

22 Clifford St, Unit Floor 2

310 Halsted St

Allure 258 Luxury Apartments

The Modern

165 N Oraton Pkwy

101 Bedford St, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor
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150 S Harrison St, Unit 1H

151 N Walnut St

38 S Walnut St

94 S Munn Ave

Chestnut Park

Munn Heritage

116 Lenox Ave

115 S Clinton St

148 S Munn Ave

312 Park Avenue Apartments
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230 North Munn

207 S Harrison St

Rockledge Apartments

95 N Walnut St

Ambassador Towers

Arlington Court Apartments

Robert Towers

75 N Walnut St

South Harrison Apartments

The Clinton Grand North
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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 | $1,860 | $1,250 | $2,580 |
| Ward 3 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,200 | $2,955 |
| Ward 3 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $1,695 | $3,854 |
| Ward 3 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,200 | $3,700 |
| Ward 3 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $2,300 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available Ward 3 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 3 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 3 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 |
| The Renaissance | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 255 South Harrison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,608 |
| The Heritage | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| 243 South Harrison Street | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Harclay House Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,768 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, NJ
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 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 3 apartment is the 75 Carolina Ave Model at 75 Carolina Ave starting at $1,250 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 3 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 S Burnett St, Unit 2 | 98 S Burnett St | 3BR,2BA | $0.28 |
| 75 Carolina Ave | 75 Carolina Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.51 |
| 212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level | 212 Oakwood Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 270 S 20th St, Unit #2 | 270 S 20th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 408 14th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 | 10 Harvard St | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 153 S Grove St, Unit Grove Street | 153 S Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 51 Poe Ave, Unit 3rd FL | 51 Poe Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 489 S 17th St, Unit 2nd FL | 489 S 17th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 243 South Harrison Street | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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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 $2,649.
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 50 regular apartments in Ward 3 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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