
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ward 5 area of East Orange.


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81 N Arlington Ave, Unit 3B

209 Prospect St

4 Chestnut St

Ambassador Towers

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105 Park Ave, Unit 4H

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

363 Park Ave
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33 S Munn Ave

Executive House

151 N Walnut St

38 S Walnut St

249 Prospect St

130 Prospect Street Apartments

94 S Munn Ave

Chestnut Park
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75-81 N Arlington Ave

Munn Heritage

Sunrise Village

116 Lenox Ave

172 William St

312 Park Avenue Apartments

230 North Munn

95 N Walnut St
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268 Prospect St

Arlington Court Apartments

317 William St

73 Carnegie Ave

Robert Towers

24 S Grove Apartments

75 N Walnut St

The Clinton Grand North
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12 Elmwood Ave, Unit bl 1

17-19-19 Dodd 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 | $1,706 | $1,369 | $2,435 |
| Ward 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $1,100 | $3,765 |
| Ward 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $1,350 | $3,855 |
| Ward 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,837 | $3,500 |
| Ward 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $800 | $3,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Ward 5 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 5 area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $1,369. 363 Park Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Ward 5 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| 363 Park Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Twin Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Vizcaya | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ
As of March 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $0.90 price per square foot 44 N 16th St Model at 44 N 16th St, Unit 1 in the in the Ward 4 neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the 174 N 17th St Model at 174 N 17th St, Unit Floor 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Ward 1 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 5 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 N 16th St, Unit 1 | 44 N 16th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 174 N 17th St, Unit Floor 2 | 174 N 17th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 19 Dodd St, Unit first floor | 19 Dodd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 625 N 7th St, Unit 625 n 7th st Newark | 625 N 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 105 Park Ave, Unit 4H | 105 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 227 Park Ave, Unit 4A | 227 Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 65 Prospect St, Unit B3 | 65 Prospect St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 200 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1 | 200 Glenwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 526 N 5th St, Unit 2 | 526 N 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| The Vizcaya | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 5?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 5 is Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $1,467, 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 9 regular apartments in Ward 5 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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