
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (100 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ward 5 area of East Orange.


42 N 19th St, Unit 4

209 Prospect St

29 S Munn Ave, Unit 2E

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

363 Park Ave

107 New St

106 N Grove St, Unit 403

227 N Oraton Pkwy, Unit 307

52-64-64 4th Ave, Unit 52 I 64 I 23
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18 Summit St, Unit 116

61 S Munn Ave, Unit 207

117 4th Ave, Unit 3

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24 N 18th St, Unit #3

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16 N 18th St, Unit 3

61 S Munn Ave, Unit 207

7 Chestnut St, Unit 3H

19 N 18th St, Unit 3

317 William St, Unit 2b

211 N 19th St
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155 N Maple Ave

70 S Munn Ave, Unit 102

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71 4th Ave, Unit 3

227 North Walnut

66 N Grove St, Unit 4

185 N 18th St

56 S Munn Ave, Unit 7G

108 N Oraton Pkwy, Unit Basement

151 N Walnut St

38 S Walnut St
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249 Prospect St

130 Prospect Street Apartments

94 S Munn Ave

Chestnut Park

Munn Heritage

116 Lenox Ave

Sunrise Village

172 William St

312 Park Avenue Apartments

230 North Munn
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65-67 4th Avenue

95 N Walnut St

Ambassador Towers

268 Prospect St

Arlington Court Apartments

Robert Towers

24 S Grove Apartments

75 N Walnut St

The Clinton Grand North

Executive House
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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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There are currently 100 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 |
| 11 Ampere Plaza | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Vizcaya | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| 227 North Walnut | L7 | Studio,1BA | $1,947 |
| The Roseville | 1 Bed x 1 Bath D-Line | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| SilverLake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $0.63 price per square foot 69 N 13th St Model at 69 N 13th St in the in the Ward 4 neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the 288 2nd Ave W Model at 288 2nd Ave W, Unit 1AB starting at $3,000 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Lower Broadway 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 N 13th St | 69 N 13th St | Studio ,1BA | $0.63 |
| 288 2nd Ave W, Unit 1AB | 288 2nd Ave W | 4BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 197 N 5th St, Unit Apartment 1st Floor | 197 N 5th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 61 N Grove St, Unit 1L | 61 N Grove St | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 71 4th Ave, Unit 3 | 71 4th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 157 N 16th St, Unit #2 | 157 N 16th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 51 N 14th St, Unit 3 | 51 N 14th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 219 Roseville Ave | 219 Roseville Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Vizcaya | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L | 105 Roseville Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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 Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $1,467, 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.
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