Cheap Homes for Rent in Essex County, NJ from $800 (126 Rentals)

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property at 1 Noll Pl

1 Noll Pl

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1 Noll Pl

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property at 117 Hudson St

117 Hudson St

NewarkNJ07103
property at 163 Linden Ave

163 Linden Ave

IrvingtonNJ07111
property at 163 Linden Ave

163 Linden Ave

IrvingtonNJ07111
property at 415 Dodd St

415 Dodd St, Unit 9

415 Dodd St
East OrangeNJ07017
property at 88 Halstead St

88 Halstead St

NewarkNJ07106
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116 Brighton Ave

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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 Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood priced from $950. Heritage Estates in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Heritage EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.24 price per square foot 102 W Allen St Model at 102 W Allen St, Unit 1 in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 349 Lyons Ave Model at 349 Lyons Ave starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Livingston 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.
102 W Allen St, Unit 1102 W Allen St3BR,1BA$0.24
349 Lyons Ave349 Lyons Ave4BR,1BA$0.25
305 Chadwick Ave305 Chadwick Ave3BR,1BA$0.18
15 Finlay Pl, Unit 2L15 Finlay Pl3BR,1BA$0.51
104 Gotthardt St, Unit Apt. #4104 Gotthardt St3BR,1BA$0.64
144 Steuben St, Unit Apt 2144 Steuben St4BR,2BA$1.15
488 S 18th St, Unit Shared apartment488 S 18th St1BR,1BA$0.52
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
150 Brookdale Ave, Unit 1150 Brookdale Ave3BR,1BA$1.05
269 N 10th St269 N 10th St2BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Essex County?

There are currently 3193 Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $800 to $18,000. There are also 387 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex County ranging from $800 to $14,600.

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 $14,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,427.

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 $1,500 to $18,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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