
Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ Under $1,200 (77 Rentals)


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Montgomery Arms

Fairmount Crossing

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2A Morton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0, Unit 0

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205 Dewey St

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51 Poe Ave
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279 New York Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

779 Lake St, Unit attic

1 Vassar Ave, Unit Room2

145 Park Ave

University Court, Inc.

27 High St

96 Union St

999 Stuyvesant Ave

595 Elizabeth Ave

292 Wainwright St
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On Apartments

69-71 Magnolia St

The Bordeaux

467 Lincoln Ave

44-54 Rich St

289 Orange St

148 S Munn Ave

Vose Manor

172 William St
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32-38 Carteret St

Sunrise Village

City View Landing Family

25 Prospect St

115 S Clinton St

116 Lenox Ave

Munn Heritage

343 Schley St

Elizabeth Goldsmith

Aspen River Park

330 Mount Prospect Ave

Villager Apartments

Twin River Gardens Apartments

60-70 Crawford St

Chestnut Park

Wainwright Street Arms

Sloane Realty

Eastern Parkway Apartments

448 Lincoln Ave

17-21 Elwood Pl
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 Essex County
How much are Studio apartments in Essex County?
There are currently 1,105 Studio Apartments in Essex County with rent ranges from $850 to $3,300 with an average price of $1,951.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Essex County Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Essex County ranges from $684 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,364.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex County cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Essex County range from $820 to $7,003. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,075.
How expensive are Essex County Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 632 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Essex County on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $838 to $16,000 - averaging $2,786 for the location.
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