Cheap Homes for Rent in Ward 3 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (22 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at 255 South Harrison priced from $1,328. Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Ward 3 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
255 South Harrison2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,328
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
The Twin Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Lotus 315StudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Indigo 141: NEW Boutique Collection of UnitsIndigo II Boutique StudioStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, NJ

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.20 price per square foot 150 Brookdale Ave Model at 150 Brookdale Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the 45 Watson Ave Model at 45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Lower Vailsburg 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.
150 Brookdale Ave, Unit 1150 Brookdale Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
45 Watson Ave, Unit 345 Watson Ave3BR,1BA$1.16
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study Loft1BR,2BA$1.85
54 Poe Ave, Unit Second Flr54 Poe Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
108 N Munn Ave108 N Munn Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
516 Norwood St, Unit 2516 Norwood St4BR,1BA$1.96
123 S Munn Ave, Unit 2K123 S Munn Ave1BR,1BA$2.02
81 Brookdale Ave, Unit 581 Brookdale Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
82 S Grove St, Unit D1082 S Grove St1BR,1BA$2.08
255 South Harrison2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 3

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward 3?

There are currently 410 Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $3,940. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 3 ranging from $800 to $5,900.

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 $800 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,490.

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 $2,000 to $3,940, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $3,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,350.

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