Cheap Homes for Rent in Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $1,400 (20 Rentals)

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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. The Twin Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. 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
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
11 Ampere Plaza1BR1BR,1BA$1,550
PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave61 N Arlington Avenue - 4D2BR,1BA$1,721

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $0.60 price per square foot 69 N 13th St Model at 69 N 13th St in the in the Ward 4 neighborhood starting from $2,600. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 N 13th St69 N 13th StStudio ,1BA$0.60
288 2nd Ave W, Unit 1AB288 2nd Ave W4BR,2BA$1.47
71 4th Ave, Unit 471 4th Ave4BR,1BA$1.18
61 N Grove St, Unit 1L61 N Grove St2BR,1BA$1.96
157 N 16th St, Unit #2157 N 16th St3BR,1BA$2.18
16 N 18th St, Unit 316 N 18th St1BR,1BA$1.78
219 Roseville Ave, Unit 405219 Roseville Ave2BR,1BA$2.24
PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave61 N Arlington Avenue - 4D2BR,1BA$2.22
105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L105 Roseville Ave2BR,1BA$1.87
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.27

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 $800 to $5,500. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 5 ranging from $1,400 to $5,500.

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 $1,400 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,983.

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 $3,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,775.

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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