Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $1,400 (13 Rentals)

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property at 924 Stuyvesant Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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924 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit V2

924 Stuyvesant Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
property at 916 Stuyvesant Ave
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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916 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit K1

916 Stuyvesant Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111

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property at 378 Valley
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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378 Valley, Unit #C5C

378 Valley
South OrangeNJ07079
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Mill Gardens$2.38/sq.ft. - The Astor1BR,1BA$1,795
South Orange Rose Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
South Orange Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,000
Valley Grand1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,052
General Greene Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 634 sqft1BR,1BA$2,098

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
100 Norman Rd, Unit 94100 Norman Rd4BR,2BA$2.33
1720 Burnet Ave, Unit 21720 Burnet Ave3BR,1BA$2.04
216 Academy St, Unit 2nd fl216 Academy St2BR,1BA$2.36
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.48
The Villas$2.65/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.65
43 Frederick Ter, Unit 2nd Floor43 Frederick Ter3BR,1BA$2.04
Valley Grand2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.72
101 2nd St, Unit 101 2nd St Unit 2101 2nd St2BR,1BA$2.64
South Orange Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
22 Cottage1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 238 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $9,100. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,400 to $10,000.

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 $1,400 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,292.

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 $2,100 to $8,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,100.

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