Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $1,500 (12 Rentals)

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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 130 Mill Rd priced from $1,445. 671 Lincoln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
130 Mill Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,445
671 Lincoln1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,499
South Orange Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
West Mill Gardens$2.40/sq.ft. - The Belvedere1BR,1BA$1,895
Union Mill RunWillow Classic1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NJ

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.04 price per square foot 19 Chapman Pl Model at 19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place in the in the Upper Irvington neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Summit starting at $3,650 with a $2.37 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.
19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place19 Chapman Pl4BR,2BA$1.04
The Summit2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.37
43 Frederick Ter, Unit 2nd Floor43 Frederick Ter3BR,1BA$1.92
1793 Springfield Ave, Unit A1793 Springfield Ave2BR,1BA$2.40
South Orange Towers2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
144 S Durand Pl, Unit 1L144 S Durand Pl3BR,2BA$2.30
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodMaplewood1BR,1BA$2.36
671 Lincoln1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.14
75 Union Pl, Unit B375 Union Pl1BR,1BA$1.98
130 Mill Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 221 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,385 to $6,500. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,599 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,599 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,064.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $2,300 to $6,485, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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