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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 EstatesEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,175
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Addison Towers402 BStudio,1BA$1,275
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.74 price per square foot 126 Main St Model at 126 Main St, Unit 2 in the in the North Ironbound neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 101 Parker St Model at 101 Parker St, Unit 1 st Floor starting at $2,200 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Lower Broadway 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.
126 Main St, Unit 2126 Main St3BR,1BA$0.74
101 Parker St, Unit 1 st Floor101 Parker St3BR,1BA$0.88
19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place19 Chapman Pl4BR,2BA$1.04
7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R7 Sager Pl3BR,1BA$1.12
245 Mount Prospect Ave, Unit 1st Floor245 Mount Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
86 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 186 Hawthorne Ave3BR,1BA$1.31
69 W Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 1B69 W Mount Pleasant Ave3BR,1BA$1.36
71 W Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit Apt. #171 W Mount Pleasant Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26
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.

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