Cheap Homes for Rent in Essex County, NJ from $700 (176 Rentals)

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property at 108 4th Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 4th Ave, Unit B4

108 4th Ave
NewarkNJ07104
property at 127 S Burnett St

$900

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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127 S Burnett St

East OrangeNJ07018
property at 96-98 Peabody Pl

$950

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96-98 Peabody Pl

NewarkNJ07104
property at 126 Coccio Dr

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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126 Coccio Dr

West OrangeNJ07052

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property at 2 Noll Pl

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 318 Ellis Ave

$1,450

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318 Ellis Ave, Unit 3

318 Ellis Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111

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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 Fairmount Crossing in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $684. The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount Crossing29.98% AMI1BR,1BA$684
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.22 price per square foot 13 Garwood Pl Model at 13 Garwood Pl in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 69 N 13th St Model at 69 N 13th St starting at $2,600 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Ward 4 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.
13 Garwood Pl13 Garwood Pl2BR,1BA$0.22
69 N 13th St69 N 13th St4BR,1BA$0.60
72 Sumo Village Ct, Unit Second Floor72 Sumo Village Ct3BR,2BA$0.80
203 2nd St, Unit 203 2nd Street, Newark City, NJ 07107203 2nd St3BR,1BA$0.91
83 Sheridan St, Unit 283 Sheridan St3BR,1BA$0.84
270 S 20th St, Unit #2270 S 20th St3BR,2BA$1.20
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
71 4th Ave, Unit 471 4th Ave4BR,1BA$1.18
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Essex County?

There are currently 3178 Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $684 to $16,000. There are also 522 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex County ranging from $800 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Essex County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Essex County ranges from $800 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,798.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Essex County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Essex County range from $949 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,775.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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