Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (28 Rentals)

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151 N Walnut St
Studio Apartments

151 N Walnut St

151 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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38 S Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 S Walnut St

38 S Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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94 S Munn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

94 S Munn Ave

94 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Chestnut Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Park

25 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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230 North Munn
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 North Munn

230 N Munn StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75-81 N Arlington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

75-81 N Arlington Ave

75-81 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Munn Heritage
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Munn Heritage

77 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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116 Lenox Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lenox Ave

116 Lenox AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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115 S Clinton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 S Clinton St

115 S Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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148 S Munn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

148 S Munn Ave

148 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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207 S Harrison St
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 S Harrison St

207 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Rockledge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockledge Apartments

94 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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95 N Walnut St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

95 N Walnut St

95 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017

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317 William St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

317 William St

317 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75 N Walnut St
Studio Apartments

75 N Walnut St

75 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Layna Investment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Layna Investment

448 Lincoln AveOrange, NJ 07050

Ward 3, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

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. The Twin Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Ward 3 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
The Twin Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,475
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio - OP1Studio,1BA$1,499
314 Oakwood (Manlow Corp.)StudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, NJ

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.75 price per square foot 274 S Burnett St Model at 274 S Burnett St, Unit 1 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the 145 Vermont Ave Model at 145 Vermont Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,350 with a $1.96 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
274 S Burnett St, Unit 1274 S Burnett St3BR,1BA$1.75
145 Vermont Ave, Unit 2145 Vermont Ave4BR,2BA$1.96
379 S 20th St, Unit 1R379 S 20th St3BR,1BA$2.09
Harclay House ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
20 Crawford St, Unit #120 Crawford St2BR,1BA$2.10
618 S Orange Ave, Unit 5618 S Orange Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
379 S 20th St, Unit 2R379 S 20th St3BR,1BA$2.00
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
106 South Harrison Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13
The Twin Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 3, East Orange, NJ

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in East Orange, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Ward 3, East Orange, and the greater New York City area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 3?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 3 is The Edge which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $2,699.

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 2 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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