Cheap Homes for Rent in Essex County, NJ from $800 (81 Rentals)

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property at 127 S Burnett St

$900

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Studio, 1 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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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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96-98 Peabody Pl

NewarkNJ07104
property at 362 Sanford Ave

$1,050

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$1,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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362 Sanford Ave

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 19 N 7th St

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19 N 7th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

19 N 7th St
NewarkNJ07107

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property at 1 Cornerstone Ln

$1,200 - $1,650

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1 Cornerstone Ln

NewarkNJ07103
property at 21 Tillinghast St

$1,650

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$1,650
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Tillinghast St

NewarkNJ07108

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Cheapest Available Essex County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex County, NJ is a 3 Beds unit found at FOUND Study University Centre in the Central Business District neighborhood priced from $838. 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
FOUND Study University CentreDouble in 3x3 - Newark 26-27 (12 Month)3BR,3BA$838
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Church Street2 Room Studio1BR,1BA$1,236
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.30 price per square foot 17 Norfolk St Model at 17 Norfolk St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 238 Claremont Ave Model at 238 Claremont Ave, Unit 1 starting at $4,000 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the Bel Air 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.
17 Norfolk St17 Norfolk St3BR,2BA$0.30
238 Claremont Ave, Unit 1238 Claremont Ave3BR,2BA$0.40
55 Schley St, Unit 355 Schley St3BR,2BA$0.26
96 S 12th St, Unit 396 S 12th St3BR,2BA$0.62
75 Carolina Ave75 Carolina AveStudio ,1BA$0.51
24 Grand Ave, Unit 124 Grand Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
30 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 2nd Floor30 Mount Pleasant Ave3BR,2BA$1.05
575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0575 Stuyvesant Ave1BR,1.5BA$0.70
113 Rhode Island Ave, Unit Basement for Storage Only113 Rhode Island AveStudio ,0.5BA$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Essex County?

There are currently 3172 Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $500 to $16,000. There are also 418 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex County ranging from $850 to $15,000.

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 $850 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,571.

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 $838 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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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