
Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ Under $1,500 (212 Rentals)


Forest Hill Terrace

High Park Terrace

Maple Gardens

Addison Towers

Heritage Estates

Parkwood Place Apartments

Garden Spires Apartments

107 New St

The Midland
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The Park View At 320

Church Street

Ashland Assoc.

FOUND Study University Centre

Grover Cleveland

Courtney Commons

The Residences at Clinton Hill

Fairmount Crossing

Williams Court Apartment

Heritage Village at Bloomfield, 55+ Community
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Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

363 Park Ave

209 Prospect St

Nyendak Apartments

354 15th Ave

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517 Lincoln Pl, Unit 3L

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16 Howard Pl

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22 Rutgers St, Unit Park

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31 Union St, Unit 8

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510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2
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340 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 6

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575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0

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81 Myrtle St, Unit John

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12 Elmwood Ave, Unit bl 1

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2A Morton St, Unit 1

12 Thomas St

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377 S 10th St, Unit 3

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158 Alexander St, Unit 3rd Floor

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69 Mapes Ave, Unit 3

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495 S 18th St, Unit 4
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651 S 13th St, Unit 1

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645 Ferry St, Unit iron

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105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L

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279 New York Ave, Unit 2

29 S Munn Ave, Unit 2E

180 Columbia Ave

71 Laventhal Ave

22 Speedway Ave, Unit Ground Floor

1280 Clinton Ave, Unit 1

115 Grafton Ave, Unit 3
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 | $1,987 | $1,100 | $4,468 |
| Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $684 | $4,995 |
| Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,174 | $820 | $9,083 |
| Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $949 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,380 | $1,950 | $9,000 |
| Essex County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,850 | $3,900 | $9,600 |
| Essex County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,540 | $4,600 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Essex County
How much are Studio apartments in Essex County?
There are currently 1,111 Studio Apartments in Essex County with rent ranges from $1,100 to $4,468 with an average price of $1,987.
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 $9,083. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,174.
How expensive are Essex County Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 639 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Essex County on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $949 to $16,000 - averaging $2,914 for the location.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.