
Homes for Rent in Essex County, NJ Under $2,000 (140 Rentals)


61 Washington Ter

487 15th Ave, Unit First floor

43 Conforti Ave, Unit 48

26 Lavergne St, Unit 2

924 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit V2

318 Ellis Ave, Unit 3

152 Mapes Ave, Unit 3

12 Thomas St

488 S 18th St
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73 Laventhal Ave

61 Lake St, Unit 2

31-33-33 Park Ave, Unit 4

Broad Street, Unit 1107

502 Washington Ave

110 Washington St

51 Argyle Terrace, Unit B1

Broad Street, Unit 1007

395 Berwick St, Unit 3rd Floor

4 Eaton Pl, Unit 2
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1182 Stuyvesant Ave., Unit Floor 2

38 Feiner Pl, Unit 2R

321 Myrtle Ave, Unit 3

4 Eaton Pl, Unit 2

33 S Munn Ave, Unit 2E

227 N Oraton Pkwy

117 4th Ave, Unit 3

30 Gillette Pl, Unit 1

61 S Munn Ave, Unit 207

18 Summit St
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899 S 19th St, Unit 3

352 S 6th St, Unit 2A

44 Astor St, Unit 2

100 Ingraham Pl, Unit 1L

518 S 20th St, Unit 2

Furnished Rental in Luxury Building with Amenities, Unit 401

Gorgeous Views From Furnished Studio in Luxury Building, Unit 701

311 Littleton Ave, Unit 3

1 Vassar Ave, Unit Apt 3

6 Pomona Ave, Unit 4G
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142 Mapes Ave, Unit 3

559 Broadway, Unit 18

447 N 5th St, Unit 3D

113 S 11th St, Unit Apartment 1

776 S 18th St, Unit 3

283 S 11th St, Unit Basement

21-25-25 Willoughby St, Unit B10

848 S 14th St, Unit 3

167 Chancellor Ave, Unit 19

1 Vassar Ave, Unit Room2
Essex County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Essex County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,576 | $1,600 | $4,700 |
| Essex County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,828 | $1,800 | $6,000 |
| Essex County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,879 | $2,250 | $9,000 |
| Essex County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,228 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,179 | $3,750 | $10,000+ |
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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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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.