
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ from $700 (147 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


469 Elizabeth Ave

Lobsang Apartments

Aspen River Park

42 N 19th St, Unit 1

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28 Harrison Ave

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120 White Oak Ter, Unit A

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132 Bergen St

202 Pierson St, Unit 2

Heritage Village at Bloomfield, 55+ Community
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18 Summit St, Unit 107

18 Summit St

209 Prospect St

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310 Ann St, Unit 2

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12 Elmwood Ave, Unit bl 1

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The Agnes Co-Living

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16 Howard Pl

998 Sanford Ave

1290 Baker St
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Ashland Assoc.

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

117 4th Ave, Unit 3

94 Fairmount Terrace, Unit 412

2116 Stanley Terrace, Unit 1

The Majestic

Stuyvesant Gardens Irvington

999 Stuyvesant Ave

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

Residence on 18th
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151 N Walnut St

38 S Walnut St

356 Stuyvesant Ave

94 S Munn Ave

130 Prospect Street Apartments

Chestnut Park

759 Avenue A

75 N. Arlington Ave

Twin River Gardens Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens
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Villager Apartments

Clinton House

Munn Heritage

115 S Clinton St

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The Bordeaux

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74 S. Munn Ave

148 S Munn Ave

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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 | $2,097 | $1,050 | $4,195 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $700 | $6,739 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $900 | $8,770 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $850 | $8,500 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $950 | $6,000 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,077 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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 $1,250.
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 $2,364.
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 230 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 $560 which is $1,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.
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