Cheap Homes for Rent in Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $1,800 (25 Rentals)

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property at 99 N 15th St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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99 N 15th St

BloomfieldNJ07003
property at 119 N 11th St

$2,100

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$2,100
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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119 N 11th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

119 N 11th St
NewarkNJ07107

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property at 400 N 11th St

$2,265

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$2,265
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$2,265

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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400 N 11th St

NewarkNJ07107

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
363 Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
The Regal Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,525
11 Ampere Plaza1BR1BR,1BA$1,550
Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange1BR1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $0.28 price per square foot 98 S Burnett St Model at 98 S Burnett St, Unit 2 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the 171 N 17th St Model at 171 N 17th St, Unit UNIT 2 starting at $2,800 with a $1.75 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.
98 S Burnett St, Unit 298 S Burnett St3BR,2BA$0.28
171 N 17th St, Unit UNIT 2171 N 17th St3BR,2BA$1.75
197 N 5th St, Unit Apartment 1st Floor197 N 5th St3BR,1BA$1.67
61 N Grove St, Unit 1L61 N Grove St2BR,1BA$1.96
45 Carlton St, Unit 43-245 Carlton St3BR,2BA$2.08
172 N 12th St, Unit 2172 N 12th St3BR,1BA$1.91
Affordable Luxury In the Heart of East Orange1BR1BR,1BA$2.03
219 6th Ave W, Unit 3219 6th Ave W2BR,1BA$2.06
The Regal Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.03
105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L105 Roseville Ave2BR,1BA$1.87

Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 5

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward 5?

There are currently 417 Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,289 to $3,995. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 5 ranging from $1,850 to $3,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ward 5?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ward 5 ranges from $1,850 to $3,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,682.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ward 5?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ward 5 range from $1,900 to $2,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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