
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 4 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $600 (121 Rentals)
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18 Summit St, Unit 107

18 Summit St

29 S Munn Ave, Unit 2E

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

106 N Grove St, Unit 209

227 N Oraton Pkwy

117 4th Ave, Unit 3

94 Fairmount Terrace, Unit 418

151 South Munn Ave
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61 S Munn Ave, Unit 207

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24 N 18th St, Unit #3

117 4th Ave, Unit 3

94 Fairmount Terrace

25 N Harrison St, Unit 905

7 Chestnut St, Unit 3H

275 S Burnet St

194 Park Ave, Unit 5-B2

120 N Oraton Pkwy, Unit 45

57-73-73 S Walnut St
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220 S Burnet St

100 Evergreen Pl, East Orange, NJ 07018

317 William St, Unit 2b

129 N Walnut St, Unit 308

120 N Oraton Pkwy, Unit 34

406 Park Ave, Unit 4C

120 Halsted Street

Indigo 141

The Harvard

The Harrison
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155 Evergreen Pl

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71 4th Ave, Unit 4

18 Summit St, Unit 100

55 Washington St

96 Hillcrest Terrace, Unit 5

185 N 18th St

25 Freeway Dr E

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123 S Munn Ave

60 Parkway Dr

407 William St
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151 N Walnut St

38 S Walnut St

94 S Munn Ave

Chestnut Park

Munn Heritage

116 Lenox Ave

115 S Clinton St

172 William St

148 S Munn Ave

312 Park Avenue Apartments
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Ward 4, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 4?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 4 Studio Apartments | $1,877 | $1,050 | $2,352 |
| Ward 4 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $1,200 | $3,048 |
| Ward 4 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $1,400 | $4,500 |
| Ward 4 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $1,825 | $3,500 |
| Ward 4 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,751 | $1,885 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 121 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ward 4 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Ward 4 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 4 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 4 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,405 |
| 151 South Munn Ave | 3F | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 11 Ampere Plaza | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Dalmar | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Regal Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 100 Evergreen Pl, East Orange, NJ 07018 | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 4, NJ
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 4 area is the $0.60 price per square foot 69 N 13th St Model at 69 N 13th St in the in the Ward 4 neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Ward 4 apartment is the 270 S 20th St Model at 270 S 20th St, Unit #2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Ward 4 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 4 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 N 13th St | 69 N 13th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 270 S 20th St, Unit #2 | 270 S 20th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| 212 N Walnut St, Unit A | 212 N Walnut St | 3BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 10 Harvard St, Unit 1 | 10 Harvard St | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 71 4th Ave, Unit 4 | 71 4th Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 176-178 12th Ave | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 61 N Grove St, Unit 1L | 61 N Grove St | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 157 N 16th St, Unit #2 | 157 N 16th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L | 105 Roseville Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Best Local Schools in Ward 4, East Orange, NJ
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 4 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 4?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 4 is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 4?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 4 is Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $1,497, while the average apartment in Ward 4 costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 4?
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 65 regular apartments in Ward 4 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ward 4?
Cheap apartments in Ward 4 have an average cost of $892 which is $1,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 4.
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