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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

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property at 293 W Runyon St

$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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293 W Runyon St, Unit 3

293 W Runyon St
NewarkNJ07108

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property at 632 Dr Martin Luther King J Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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632 Dr Martin Luther King J Dr, Unit 23

632 Dr Martin Luther King J Dr
NewarkNJ07102

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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 $749. Fairmount Crossing in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. 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$749
Fairmount Crossing29.98% AMI2BR,1BA$820
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

As of June 02, 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
98 S Burnett St, Unit 298 S Burnett St3BR,2BA$0.28
29 Parkview Ave, Unit 29 Parkview Avenue29 Parkview Ave3BR,1BA$0.86
531 S 18th St, Unit 531 S 18th Street531 S 18th St3BR,2BA$1.00
75 Carolina Ave75 Carolina AveStudio ,1BA$0.51
24 Grand Ave, Unit 124 Grand Ave3BR,1BA$0.96
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
229 21st St, Unit 229 21st Street229 21st St3BR,1BA$1.00
44 Elwood Ave, Unit Clifton rm44 Elwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Essex County?

There are currently 3191 Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $684 to $16,000. There are also 559 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex County ranging from $800 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 $800 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,030.

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 $749 to $16,000, 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 $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.