Cheap Homes for Rent in Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (18 Rentals)

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262 Rutledge Ave

East OrangeNJ07017

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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 65-67 4th Avenue priced from $1,269. 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
65-67 4th Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,269
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
363 Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $1.25 price per square foot 174 N 17th St Model at 174 N 17th St, Unit Floor 2 in the in the Ward 1 neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the 19 Dodd St Model at 19 Dodd St, Unit first floor starting at $2,500 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Watsessing County Park 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.
174 N 17th St, Unit Floor 2174 N 17th St3BR,1BA$1.25
19 Dodd St, Unit first floor19 Dodd St3BR,1BA$1.87
211 Glenwood Ave, Unit 101211 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
110 Franklin St, Unit #2110 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.64
242 Prospect Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
200 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1200 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
105 Park Ave, Unit 4H105 Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
227 Park Ave, Unit 4A227 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.84
65 Prospect St, Unit B365 Prospect St1BR,1BA$1.42
526 N 5th St, Unit 2526 N 5th St2BR,1BA$2.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 5

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward 5?

There are currently 424 Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,855. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 5 ranging from $875 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 $875 to $3,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,680.

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 $1,837 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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