Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (94 Rentals)

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155 Evergreen Pl
$1,875 - $2,395
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$1,875 - $2,395
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155 Evergreen Pl

155 Evergreen PlEast Orange, NJ 07018
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151 N Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom 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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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

148 S Munn Ave

148 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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230 North Munn
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 North Munn

230 N Munn StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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207 S Harrison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

207 S Harrison St

207 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Rockledge Apartments
Studio to 3 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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Ambassador Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ambassador Towers

44 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Arlington Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Court Apartments

212-220 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Robert Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robert Towers

60 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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363 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

363 Park Ave

363-365 Park AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75 N Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

75 N Walnut St

75 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Clinton Grand North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clinton Grand North

14 N Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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107 New St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

107 New St

107 New StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Twin Oaks
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Twin Oaks

46-56 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 $1,405. 151 South Munn Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. 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$1,405
151 South Munn Ave3F1BR,1BA$1,550
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,575
300 Carteret Pl3A1BR,1BA$1,575
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio | OP1Studio,1BA$1,612
100 Evergreen Pl, East Orange, NJ 07018STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,700
120 Halsted Street1 Bd / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,787
Indigo 141Indigo II Boutique StudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, NJ

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.19 price per square foot 270 S 20th St Model at 270 S 20th St, Unit #2 in the in the Ward 4 neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the 408 14th Ave Model at 408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.18 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.
270 S 20th St, Unit #2270 S 20th St3BR,2BA$1.19
408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St3BR,1BA$1.44
51 Poe Ave, Unit 3rd FL51 Poe Ave2BR,1BA$1.79
354 Ogden St, Unit Floor 2 rear354 Ogden St1BR,1BA$1.95
222 Amherst St, Unit 2222 Amherst St3BR,1BA$2.30
155 Evergreen Pl155 Evergreen Pl2BR,1BA$2.29
Harclay House ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
174 Munn Ave, Unit 302174 Munn Ave2BR,1BA$2.24
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.10

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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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 $1,800.

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 $1,497, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $2,291.

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 64 regular apartments in Ward 3 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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