Cheap Homes for Rent in Essex County, NJ from $1,000 (140 Rentals)

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property at 488 S 18th St

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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488 S 18th St

NewarkNJ07103
property at 117 Hudson St

$1,100 - $1,400

Studio Rentals

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117 Hudson St

NewarkNJ07103

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property at 12 Thomas St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Thomas St

NewarkNJ07114
property at 2 Noll Pl

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Noll Pl, Unit 14

2 Noll Pl
NewarkNJ07106

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property at 475 Clinton Ave

$1,398

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$1,398
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$1,398

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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475 Clinton Ave, Unit 2

475 Clinton Ave
NewarkNJ07108
property at 152 Mapes Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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152 Mapes Ave, Unit 3

152 Mapes Ave
NewarkNJ07112

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property at 318 Ellis Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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318 Ellis Ave, Unit 3

318 Ellis Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
property at 924 Stuyvesant Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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924 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit V2

924 Stuyvesant Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111

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property at 276 Summer Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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276 Summer Ave

NewarkNJ07104
property at 1 Cornerstone Ln

$1,200 - $1,650

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Cornerstone Ln

NewarkNJ07103

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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 The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $932. Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Maple GardensApartment 10MStudio,1BA$999
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.60 price per square foot 69 N 13th St Model at 69 N 13th St in the in the Ward 4 neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 91 Delavan Ave Model at 91 Delavan Ave, Unit 2nd fl starting at $2,500 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Lower Broadway 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.
69 N 13th St69 N 13th St3BR,1BA$0.60
91 Delavan Ave, Unit 2nd fl91 Delavan Ave3BR,2BA$0.98
Tiffany ManorStarting at $2,0002BR,1.5BA$1.00
2 Park Ct, Unit B12 Park Ct1BR,1BA$1.01
408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
245 Mount Prospect Ave, Unit 1st Floor245 Mount Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
71 4th Ave, Unit 471 4th Ave4BR,1BA$1.26
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
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 3292 Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $800 to $16,000. There are also 495 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex County ranging from $1,000 to $19,500.

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 $1,000 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,833.

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 $850 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

Expert Rental Resources

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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