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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Essex County.

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
property at 840 Mt Prospect Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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840 Mt Prospect Ave

NewarkNJ07104
property at 26 Lavergne St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

26 Lavergne St, Unit 2

26 Lavergne St
BellevilleNJ07109
property at 840 Mt Prospect Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

840 Mt Prospect Ave, Unit APT 1

840 Mt Prospect Ave
NewarkNJ07104
property at 60 Parkway Dr

$1,650 - $2,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

60 Parkway Dr

East OrangeNJ07017

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property at 112 Chadwick Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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112 Chadwick Ave, Unit 3

112 Chadwick Ave
NewarkNJ07108
property at 46 Park Pl

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Park Pl, Unit 3

46 Park Pl
East OrangeNJ07017
property at 70 S Munn Ave

$1,750 - $2,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

70 S Munn Ave

East OrangeNJ07018

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property at 43 Conforti Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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43 Conforti Ave, Unit 48

43 Conforti Ave
West OrangeNJ07052
property at 12 Alexander St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12 Alexander St

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 21-23-23 Norfolk St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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21-23 Norfolk Street Unit

21-23-23 Norfolk St
NewarkNJ07103

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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