
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (28 Rentals)
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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 |
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Ward 3 Studio Apartments | $1,658 | $1,304 | $2,100 |
Ward 3 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,200 | $3,400 |
Ward 3 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $1,650 | $3,600 |
Ward 3 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $1,942 | $4,000 |
Ward 3 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $2,350 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ward 3 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
The Twin Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
The Edge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Orange Portfolio Holdings | Studio - OP1 | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
314 Oakwood (Manlow Corp.) | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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274 S Burnett St, Unit 1 | 274 S Burnett St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
145 Vermont Ave, Unit 2 | 145 Vermont Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.96 |
379 S 20th St, Unit 1R | 379 S 20th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Harclay House Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
20 Crawford St, Unit #1 | 20 Crawford St | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
618 S Orange Ave, Unit 5 | 618 S Orange Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
379 S 20th St, Unit 2R | 379 S 20th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
106 South Harrison Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
The Twin Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Best Local Schools in Ward 3, East Orange, NJ
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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 $1,595.
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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