
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ from $600 (356 Rentals) Page 2 of 8
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138 S 10th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

45 Bloomfield Ave

Nyendak Apartments

388 Bloomfield Ave, Unit 305A

684 Summer Ave, Unit 101

684 Summer Ave

171 Company

41 Watson Ave

354 15th Ave
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High Park Terrace

52 Hilton St, Unit 1

67 Lincoln Ave

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125 Osborne Ter, Unit 17, Unit 17

Summit House

246 Roseville Ave, Unit 3D

22 Bedford Terrace

1282 Clinton Ave

923 S 17th St, Unit 3

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Orange Portfolio Holdings

The Harrison

The 540

230 Washington St

Fairway Gardens

Caldwell Terrace

31-33-33 Tillinghast St

2 Noll Pl

577 13th Ave, Unit 3

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35 Coit St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1 Vassar Ave, Unit Apt 3

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35 Coit St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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309 Ellis Ave, Unit B, Unit B

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24 N 18th St, Unit #3, Unit #3

The Residences at Jersey Street

Forest Hill Towers

255 South Harrison

Millburn on Main

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Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments Near Train Station

243 South Harrison Street

Monroe Gardens

160 Chestnut St

11 Thomas St, Unit 1

21 Tillinghast St

15 Voorhees St, Unit 2nd Floor

1048 Grove St, Unit 3

33 S Munn Ave, Unit 4H

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530 Valley Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

147 Ferry St, Unit 3 R, Unit 3 R

747 Valley Apartments
Essex County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County Studio Apartments | $1,951 | $850 | $3,300 |
| Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $684 | $4,995 |
| Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $820 | $7,003 |
| Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,786 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $2,200 | $8,995 |
| Essex County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,899 | $4,200 | $9,500 |
| Essex County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,500 | $4,600 | $8,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Essex County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Essex County is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Essex County?
The cheapest apartment in Essex County is Garden Spires Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Essex County costs $8,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Essex County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 47 regular apartments in Essex County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Essex County?
Cheap apartments in Essex County have an average cost of $126 which is $8,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essex County.
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