Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $1,000 (27 Rentals)

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property at 70 S Munn Ave

$1,750 - $2,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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70 S Munn Ave

East OrangeNJ07018

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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 $1,405. 11 Ampere Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. 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$1,405
11 Ampere Plaza1BR1BR,1BA$1,550
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
The Dalmar1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
The Regal Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
SilverLakeM1Studio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ

As of August 21, 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 212 N Walnut St Model at 212 N Walnut St, Unit A starting at $2,850 with a $1.54 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.
69 N 13th St69 N 13th St3BR,1BA$0.60
212 N Walnut St, Unit A212 N Walnut St3BR,1BA$1.54
71 4th Ave, Unit 471 4th Ave4BR,1BA$1.26
266 2nd Ave, Unit 2266 2nd Ave3BR,2BA$1.93
61 N Grove St, Unit 1L61 N Grove St2BR,1BA$1.79
157 N 16th St, Unit #2157 N 16th St3BR,1BA$2.09
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L105 Roseville Ave2BR,1BA$1.87
The Dalmar1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.20
The Regal Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 5

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward 5?

There are currently 420 Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $4,500. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 5 ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $3,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,358.

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 $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $2,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,885.

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