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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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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230 North Munn
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 North Munn

230 N Munn 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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The Rose
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose

73 Carnegie AveEast Orange, NJ 07018

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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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75 N Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

75 N Walnut St

75 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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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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266 4th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

266 4th Ave

266 4th AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Rose priced from $1,350. Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Ward 5 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rose1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
363 Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
NEWLY RENOVATED STUDIO APARTMENTEVERYTHING INCLUDED: HEAT, HOT WATER, AND ELECT...Studio,1BA$1,375
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,525
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Parkway LoftsS2BStudio,1BA$1,800
Hue SoulStudio BStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ

As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $0.40 price per square foot 92 S Oraton Pky Model at 92 S Oraton Pky, Unit Nice Cozy Apartment in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the 160 N 16th St Model at 160 N 16th St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $2,100 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Ward 4 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.
92 S Oraton Pky, Unit Nice Cozy Apartment92 S Oraton Pky3BR,1BA$0.40
160 N 16th St, Unit 2nd floor160 N 16th St2BR,2BA$0.88
16 N 18th St, Unit 116 N 18th St3BR,1BA$1.38
112 N 19th St, Unit 1112 N 19th St3BR,1BA$2.20
Olea by Gomes2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.48
111 Glenwood AvenueOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$2.18
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.20
The Rose1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.35

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 $1,350 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 $1,850 at 363 Park Ave.

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