
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ from $900 (155 Rentals)


The Residences at Clinton Hill

Garden Spires Apartments

779 Lake St

34-36-36 Nairn Pl

279 New York Ave, Unit 2

108 Shanley Ave

16 Irving St

15 Voorhees St

15 Voorhees St
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17 Elwood Pl

645 Ferry St, Unit iron

58 Underwood St

1 Noll Pl

Heritage Estates

Parkwood Place Apartments

64 Cedar Ave

45 Bloomfield Ave

196 Shephard Ave

500 Hawthorne Ave
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Nyendak Apartments

High Park Terrace

67 Victoria Ave

79 Jackson St

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

305 Osborne Ter

292 Wainwright St

129 Chancellor Ave

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223-225 Mount Prospect Ave
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802 Broadway

96 Union St

595 Elizabeth Ave

218 Highland Ave

17-21 Elwood Pl

Wainwright Street Arms

Pavilion Towers

Elizabeth Goldsmith

25 Prospect St

Grafton Arms
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32-38 Carteret St

Evelyn Arms

289 Orange St

Montgomery Heights Apartments

Parkside Manor 55+ Community

Court Tower Apartments

26-28 Elizabeth Ave

421 Central

Lantana

Lincoln Park Lofts
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Newark?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Studio Apartments | $2,051 | $850 | $6,012 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $900 | $7,591 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,817 | $900 | $9,064 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $1,000 | $8,500 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $800 | $4,800 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,952 | $875 | $6,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newark Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Newark?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newark is under $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newark?
The cheapest apartment in Newark is The Residences at Clinton Hill which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Newark costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Newark?
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 166 regular apartments in Newark 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 Newark?
Cheap apartments in Newark have an average cost of $372 which is $3,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.