Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $900 (41 Rentals)

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property at 127 S Burnett St

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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127 S Burnett St

East OrangeNJ07018
property at 2 Noll Pl

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 17 Hazelwood Ave

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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17 Hazelwood Ave

NewarkNJ07106
property at 475 S 14th St

$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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475 S 14th St, Unit 1

475 S 14th St
NewarkNJ07103

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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 The Renaissance priced from $1,150. Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,405. Here are the most affordable Ward 3 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,405
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
300 Carteret Pl3A1BR,1BA$1,575
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio | OP1Studio,1BA$1,612
PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave61 N Arlington Avenue - 4D2BR,1BA$1,721
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 July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $0.45 price per square foot 33 Norman Rd Model at 33 Norman Rd, Unit 31 in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the 212 Oakwood Pl Model at 212 Oakwood Pl starting at $2,400 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Bel Air 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.
33 Norman Rd, Unit 3133 Norman Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
212 Oakwood Pl212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl3BR,1BA$1.09
408 14th Ave, Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
78 S Devine St78 S Devine St3BR,1BA$1.70
138 Vermont Ave, Unit 3138 Vermont Ave3BR,1BA$1.68
113 Rhode Island Ave, Unit Apartment113 Rhode Island Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
354 Ogden St, Unit Floor 2 rear354 Ogden St1BR,1BA$1.95
146 Vermont Ave, Unit 3146 Vermont Ave2BR,1BA$1.99
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 3

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward 3?

There are currently 409 Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $6,000. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 3 ranging from $900 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ward 3?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ward 3 ranges from $900 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,770.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ward 3?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ward 3 range from $1,850 to $3,406, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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