Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Newark Neighborhood of Newark, CA from $2,100 (37 Rentals)

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37266 Cherry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

37266 Cherry St

37266 Cherry StNewark, CA 94560
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37248 Cherry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

37248 Cherry St

37248 Cherry StNewark, CA 94560
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37127 Elm St
Studio Apartments

37127 Elm St

37127 Elm StNewark, CA 94560

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37075 Cherry St
Studio Apartments

37075 Cherry St

37075 Cherry StNewark, CA 94560
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37085 Walnut St
Studio Apartments

37085 Walnut St

37085 Walnut StNewark, CA 94560
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36863 Ash St
Studio Apartments

36863 Ash St

36863 Ash StNewark, CA 94560
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37376 Locust St
2 Bedroom Apartments

37376 Locust St

37376 Locust StNewark, CA 94560

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37202 Elm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

37202 Elm St

37202 Elm StNewark, CA 94560
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37157 Locust St
Studio Apartments

37157 Locust St

37157 Locust StNewark, CA 94560
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37367 Elm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

37367 Elm St

37367 Elm StNewark, CA 94560
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37073 Locust St
3 Bedroom Apartments

37073 Locust St

37073 Locust StNewark, CA 94560
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6361 Baine Ave
Studio Apartments

6361 Baine Ave

6361 Baine AveNewark, CA 94560
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6327 Baine Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6327 Baine Ave

6327 Baine AveNewark, CA 94560
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ALDERWOOD PARK
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ALDERWOOD PARK

37057 Magnolia StNewark, CA 94560
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Baine House
2 Bedroom Apartments

Baine House

6437-6453 Baine AveNewark, CA 94560
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Bridgeport
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeport

36826 Cherry StNewark, CA 94560
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Valencia Townhomes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Townhomes

37101 - 37205 Magnolia StNewark, CA 94560
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5366 St Mark
2 Bedroom Apartments

5366 St Mark

5366 St Mark AveNewark, CA 94560
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Newark Gardens I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Newark Gardens I

35300 Cedar BlvdNewark, CA 94560
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Lola Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lola Garden

37271 Cedar BlvdNewark, CA 94560
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Newark Gardens II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Newark Gardens II

35322 Cedar BlvdNewark, CA 94560
Senior Living

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Downtown Newark, Newark, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Newark area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Village Apartments priced from $2,100. ALDERWOOD PARK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,104. Here are the most affordable Downtown Newark apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Village ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$2,100
ALDERWOOD PARK1x11BR,1BA$2,104
37160 Walnut St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,595
Sycamore BaySycamore Bay Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,733

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newark, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Newark area is the $3.15 price per square foot 2 Bed/1 Bath Model at 37160 Walnut St in the in the Downtown Newark neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Downtown Newark apartment is the 1x1 Model at ALDERWOOD PARK starting at $2,104 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Downtown Newark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Newark apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
37160 Walnut St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.15
ALDERWOOD PARK1x11BR,1BA$3.07
Sycamore BaySycamore Bay Plan 1A1BR,1BA$4.11
Garden Village ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$3.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Newark, Newark, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Newark Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Newark Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Newark Apartment is $2,100 at Garden Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Newark Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Newark is starting from $2,595 at 37160 Walnut St.

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