Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (36 Rentals)

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151 N Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

151 N Walnut St

151 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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38 S Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 S Walnut St

38 S Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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249 Prospect St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

249 Prospect St

249 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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94 S Munn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

94 S Munn Ave

94 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Chestnut Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Park

25 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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230 North Munn
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 North Munn

230 N Munn StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75-81 N Arlington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

75-81 N Arlington Ave

75-81 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Munn Heritage
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Munn Heritage

77 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Sunrise Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

209-215 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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116 Lenox Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lenox Ave

116 Lenox AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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172 William St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

172 William St

172 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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95 N Walnut St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

95 N Walnut St

95 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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268 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

268 Prospect St

268 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Arlington Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Court Apartments

212-220 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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317 William St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

317 William St

317 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75 N Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

75 N Walnut St

75 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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PLA FOUR 24 LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PLA FOUR 24 LLC

24 S Grove StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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The Clinton Grand North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clinton Grand North

14 N Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Rose
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose

73 Carnegie AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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266 4th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

266 4th Ave

266 4th AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Ward 5, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

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. The Rose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Ward 5 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
The Rose1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
111 Glenwood AvenueOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$1,575
Stadium Rose ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,645
SilverLakeS1Studio,1BA$1,698
Hue SoulStudio BStudio,1BA$1,700
The ModernSTUDIO Type AStudio,1BA$1,787
Parkway LoftsS1CStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $1.52 price per square foot 61 N Grove St Model at 61 N Grove St, Unit 1 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the 174 N 17th St Model at 174 N 17th St, Unit Floor 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
61 N Grove St, Unit 161 N Grove St4BR,2BA$1.52
174 N 17th St, Unit Floor 1174 N 17th St2BR,1BA$1.14
5 Little St5 Little St4BR,2BA$1.60
87 Heckel St, Unit 187 Heckel St2BR,1BA$1.11
353 N Grove St, Unit L 1353 N Grove St2BR,1BA$1.30
15 William St, Unit #115 William St3BR,1BA$1.95
33 Jefferson Ave, Unit 1FL33 Jefferson Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
12 Lake St, Unit Apt 212 Lake St2BR,1BA$1.90
111 Glenwood AvenueOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$1.88
The Rose1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 5, East Orange, NJ

Ranked #6

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 5 Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ward 5?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ward 5 is at Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ listed at $1,369.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 5 Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 5 Apartment is $1,425 at The Rose.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ward 5 Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ward 5 is starting from $1,995 at The Vizcaya.

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