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property at 211 N 13th St

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211 N 13th St

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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 The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $932. Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
296 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.30 price per square foot 17 Norfolk St Model at 17 Norfolk St, Unit 2 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 28 Kent St Model at 28 Kent St, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $0.63 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.
17 Norfolk St, Unit 217 Norfolk St3BR,2BA$0.30
28 Kent St, Unit 228 Kent St3BR,2BA$0.63
96 S 12th St, Unit 296 S 12th St3BR,2BA$0.62
71 Hartford St, Unit Apt 271 Hartford St3BR,2BA$0.86
83 Sheridan St, Unit Unit 283 Sheridan St3BR,1BA$0.96
83 Sheridan St, Unit 283 Sheridan St3BR,1BA$0.96
421 Halsted St, Unit 1421 Halsted St2BR,1BA$1.02
496 21st St, Unit 2496 21st St3BR,1BA$0.95
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05

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 Heritage Estates listed at $1,175.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex County Apartment is $932 at The Residences at Clinton Hill.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!