Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $700 (74 Rentals)

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29 Laurel Ave, Unit 2
$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

29 Laurel Ave, Unit 2

29 Laurel AveMaplewood, NJ 07040
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Maplewood Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Lofts

1585 Springfield AveMaplewood, NJ 07040

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property at 388 Hall Ct

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 31

388 Hall Ct

South OrangeNJ07079

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property at 378 Valley

$2,050

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$2,050
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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

378 Valley, Unit #C5C

378 Valley
South OrangeNJ07079
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33 Norman Rd, Unit 31
$2,150
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33 Norman Rd, Unit 31

33 Norman RdNewark, NJ 07106
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Felicia Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Felicia Village

1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Vose Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vose Manor

147-151 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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977 Stuyvesant Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

977 Stuyvesant Avenue

977-983 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Hilltop Senior
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Senior

280 Park PlIrvington, NJ 07111
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671 Lincoln Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

671 Lincoln Ave

671 Lincoln AveOrange, NJ 07050
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Millburn Mews
1 Bedroom Apartments

Millburn Mews

56 Mechanic StMillburn, NJ 07041
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130 Mill Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

130 Mill Rd

130 Mill RdIrvington, NJ 07111
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678 Scotland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

678 Scotland

676-678 Scotland AveOrange, NJ 07050
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The Townhouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Townhouse

107 Vose AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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171 Company
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

171 Company

171 South Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Downtown, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

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 678 Scotland priced from $1,399. 747 Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,735. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
678 Scotland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
747 Valley Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,735
West Mill Gardens$2.38/sq.ft. - The Astor1BR,1BA$1,795
South Orange Rose Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodMaplewood1BR,1BA$2,175
Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NJ

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.45 price per square foot 33 Norman Rd Model at 33 Norman Rd, Unit 31 in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 26 Glorieux St Model at 26 Glorieux St, Unit Floor 1 starting at $2,550 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Norman Rd, Unit 3133 Norman Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
26 Glorieux St, Unit Floor 126 Glorieux St3BR,1BA$1.16
255 Tuscan2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.20
100 Norman Rd, Unit 94100 Norman Rd4BR,2BA$2.33
216 Academy St, Unit 2nd fl216 Academy St2BR,1BA$2.36
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.48
68 Prospect Ave, Unit Prospect Pearl68 Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodMaplewood1BR,1BA$2.42
29 Laurel Ave, Unit 229 Laurel Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
West Mill Gardens$2.65/sq.ft. - The Belvedere1BR,1BA$2.65

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 678 Scotland which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,863.

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 2 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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