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Cheapest Available Essex County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood priced from $950. The Twin Oaks in the Ward 2 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,157
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Addison Towers402 BStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 19 Chapman Pl Model at 19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place in the in the Upper Irvington neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 42 Maple Ave Model at 42 Maple Ave, Unit 42 Maple Ave Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place19 Chapman Pl3BR,2BA$1.04
42 Maple Ave, Unit 42 Maple Ave Unit 242 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$1.04
29 Westview Rd, Unit 29 Westview Road #229 Westview Rd1BR,1BA$1.50
150 Brookdale Ave, Unit 1150 Brookdale Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
49 Treacy Ave, Unit 249 Treacy Ave3BR,2BA$1.42
33-35 George St, Unit 2nd Floor33-35 George St3BR,2BA$1.53
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05
53 Park Pl, Unit One room53 Park Pl1BR,0.5BA$1.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex County is at The Twin Oaks listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex County Apartment is $950 at Garden Spires Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex County is starting from $1,050 at Garden Spires Apartments.

What is the most affordable Essex County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Garden Spires Apartments and starts from $1,569.

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