
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ Under $1,200 (61 Rentals)


The Residences at Clinton Hill

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47 Saint James Pl

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283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton

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279 New York Ave, Unit 2

109 Vassar Ave, Unit PRIVATE Room ONLY Shared

292 Wainwright St

96 Union St

595 Elizabeth Ave

583 Mount Prospect Ave
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305 Osborne Ter

129 Chancellor Ave

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

802 Broadway

223-225 Mount Prospect Ave

17-21 Elwood Pl

Wainwright Street Arms

Pavilion Towers

25 Prospect St

Grafton Arms
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32-38 Carteret St

Evelyn Arms

289 Orange St

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Fairmount Crossing

Heritage Village at Bloomfield, 55+ Community

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120 White Oak Ter, Unit A

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132 Bergen St

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28 Harrison Ave

202 Pierson St, Unit 2
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18 Summit St

42 N 19th St, Unit 1

18 Summit St, Unit 107

Stuyvesant Gardens Irvington

999 Stuyvesant Ave

The Abbington

The Majestic

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

151 N Walnut St

38 S Walnut St
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356 Stuyvesant Ave

94 S Munn Ave

Chestnut Park

759 Avenue A

Twin River Gardens Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

75 N. Arlington Ave

Clinton House

130 Prospect Street Apartments

Munn Heritage
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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 1 Bedroom Newark Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Newark with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Newark is at The Residences at Clinton Hill listed at $932.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Newark Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Newark is $2,361.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Newark Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Newark is a 1,340 square feet unit starting from $2,566 at 227 North Walnut.
What is the average size for Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Newark is currently 800 sq ft.
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