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747 Valley Apartments
747 Valley StMaplewood, NJ 07040
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $750 (55 Rentals)
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1585 Springfield AveMaplewood, NJ 07040
1419 Stuyvesant Ave.
UnionNJ07083
924 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit V2
924 Stuyvesant Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
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Millburn on Main
291 Main StMillburn, NJ 07041
6 Oswald Pl
VauxhallNJ07088
123 Milligan Pl
South Orange VillageNJ07079
122 Elmwood Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
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73 Laventhal Ave
73 Laventhal AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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West Mill Gardens
115 Old Short Hills RdWest Orange, NJ 07052
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916 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit K1
916 Stuyvesant Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
105 Coolidge St, Unit #2
105 Coolidge St
IrvingtonNJ07111
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22 Cottage
22 Cottage StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Kathryn Commons
291 Millburn AveMillburn, NJ 07041
2 Chapman Pl
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205 Arsdale Terrace
UnionNJ07083
765 Vose Ave
City of OrangeNJ07050
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South Orange Towers
749 Scotland RdOrange, NJ 07050
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South Orange Rose Apartments
116 Irvington AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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56-Village Court Apartments, LLC
56 Prospect StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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28 Beechwood Pl
IrvingtonNJ07111
378 Valley, Unit #C5C
378 Valley
South OrangeNJ07079
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Valley Grand
320 Valley StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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84A Wabeno AveSpringfield, NJ 07081
725 Scotland Rd
City of OrangeNJ07050
1422 Springfield Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
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Ivy Hill Park Apartments
5 Manor DrNewark, NJ 07106
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Felicia Village
1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Vose Manor
147-151 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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977 Stuyvesant Avenue
977-983 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Hilltop Senior
280 Park PlIrvington, NJ 07111
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Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation
110 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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678 Scotland
676-678 Scotland AveOrange, NJ 07050
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671 Lincoln Ave
671 Lincoln AveOrange, NJ 07050
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130 Mill Rd
130 Mill RdIrvington, NJ 07111
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Millburn Mews
56 Mechanic StMillburn, NJ 07041
641 Lincoln Ave
City of OrangeNJ07050
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1244-1252 Springfield Ave
1244-1252 Springfield AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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The Townhouse
107 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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171 Company
171 South Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Dayna Commons
295 Millburn AveMillburn, NJ 07041
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Wyoming Villas Apartments
206 Millburn AveMillburn, NJ 07041
378 Valley St
South Orange VillageNJ07079
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Larchmont Manor
2730-2746 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
114 Norman Rd
NewarkNJ07106
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Randolph Manor Apartments
65 Randolph PlSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Ridgewood Commons
10 N Ridgewood RdSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Grove Terrace 185
185 S Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
55 Prospect Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
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Downtown, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,875 | $1,875 | $1,875 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $1,495 | $4,995 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,505 | $1,750 | $9,100 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,284 | $2,100 | $8,500 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,452 | $3,100 | $6,758 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at West Mill Gardens priced from $1,795. South Orange Rose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mill Gardens | $2.38/sq.ft. - The Astor | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| South Orange Rose Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| South Orange Towers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,000 |
| Valley Grand | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,052 |
| General Greene Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 634 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,098 |
| 22 Cottage | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| 255 Tuscan | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 218 Millburn Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NJ
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.33 price per square foot 100 Norman Rd Model at 100 Norman Rd, Unit 94 in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 1720 Burnet Ave Model at 1720 Burnet Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,850 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Livingston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 100 Norman Rd, Unit 94 | 100 Norman Rd | 4BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| 1720 Burnet Ave, Unit 2 | 1720 Burnet Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 216 Academy St, Unit 2nd fl | 216 Academy St | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| The Cove at Springfield | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| The Villas | $2.65/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| 43 Frederick Ter, Unit 2nd Floor | 43 Frederick Ter | 3BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Valley Grand | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| 101 2nd St, Unit 101 2nd St Unit 2 | 101 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| South Orange Towers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 22 Cottage | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown, Maplewood, NJ
Delia Bolden Elementary School
South Orange-Maplewood School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (518)
8 out of 10
Columbia Senior High School
South Orange-Maplewood School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1985)
6 out of 10
Maplewood Middle School
South Orange-Maplewood School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (762)
6 out of 10
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This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across New Jersey, including Maplewood. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is West Mill Gardens which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,833.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $1,875 which is $958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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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.