
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $1,400 (37 Rentals)


167 N Grove St, Unit 1H

363 Park Ave

Georgian Gardens

501 Park Ave

327 N Maple Ave

220 N Arlington Ave, Unit DB

220 N Arlington Ave, Unit DB

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

120 N Oraton Pkwy
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376 Park Avenue

266 4th Ave

61 N. Arlington St.

Essex Properties

242 Prospect Street

39 North Burnett Steet

Arlington Park

75 Prospect

Total Monthly Price
105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L, Unit Apt 3L
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230 N 11th St

226 Roseville Ave, Unit 201

230 Washington St

16 N 9th St

Total Monthly Price
288 2nd Ave W, Unit 1A, Unit 1A

64 N 13th St

64 S 13th St

29 Bloomfield Ave

302 Park Ave
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575 N 9th St
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 | $1,717 | $1,369 | $2,435 |
| Ward 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,200 | $3,765 |
Ward 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $1,400 | $3,995 |
| Ward 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $1,900 | $3,500 |
| Ward 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $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 $1,625.
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 $3,495.
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 5 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 $861 which is $2,634 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 5.
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