
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $1,400 (40 Rentals)


211 N 19th St

155 N Maple Ave

363 Park Ave

66 N Grove St, Unit 4

185 N 18th St

56 S Munn Ave, Unit 7G

116 Lenox Ave
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38 S Walnut St

Arlington Court Apartments

130 Prospect Street Apartments

Chestnut Park

Sunrise Village

Williams Terrace

95 N Walnut St

100 Chestnut Street Apartments
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120 N Oraton Pkwy

376 Park Avenue

266 4th Ave

61 N. Arlington St.

Essex Properties

242 Prospect St

39 North Burnett Steet

Arlington Park
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391 Glenwood Ave

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105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L

333 Park Ave, Unit 33343

220 Roseville Ave, Unit 305-405

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219 Roseville Ave

220 Roseville Ave

226 Roseville Ave, Unit 201

226 Roseville Ave, Unit 2BR
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65 Grove St

304 N 5th St, Unit 1

265 N 17th St

16 N 9th St

196 Roseville Ave

76 N 9th St

302 Park Ave

343 3rd Ave W
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Ward 5, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 5?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 5 Studio Apartments | $1,793 | $1,369 | $2,750 |
| Ward 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $800 | $3,765 |
Ward 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $1,400 | $4,500 |
| Ward 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $1,875 | $3,400 |
| Ward 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $2,750 | $3,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 5 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 5?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 5 is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 5?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 5 is 363 Park Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Ward 5 costs $4,497.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 5?
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 3 regular apartments in Ward 5 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 5?
Cheap apartments in Ward 5 have an average cost of $793 which is $3,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 5.
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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.