
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (28 Rentals)
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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 |
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Ward 5 Studio Apartments | $1,822 | $1,350 | $2,435 |
Ward 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,136 | $3,675 |
Ward 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $1,550 | $3,780 |
Ward 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,942 | $2,950 |
Ward 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,400 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 28 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. 227 North Walnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Ward 5 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
227 North Walnut | L6 | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
11 Ampere Plaza | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $2.00 price per square foot 195 Roseville Ave Model at 195 Roseville Ave, Unit 8 in the in the Ward 4 neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Stadium Rose Apartments starting at $2,425 with a $2.14 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. |
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195 Roseville Ave, Unit 8 | 195 Roseville Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Stadium Rose Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
219 Roseville Ave, Unit 201 | 219 Roseville Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
230 Roseville Ave, Unit 201 | 230 Roseville Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
92 N 15th St, Unit 3 | 92 N 15th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
219 Roseville Ave, Unit 401 | 219 Roseville Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
The Twin Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
36 S 12th St, Unit 3 | 36 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
339 Park Ave, Unit 45 | 339 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
159 N 12th St, Unit 3 | 159 N 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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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 $1,467 at Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+.
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 $1,771 at 61 N. Arlington St..
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