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


The Residences at Clinton Hill

Fairmount Crossing

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651 S 13th St, Unit 1

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279 New York Ave, Unit 2

109 Vassar Ave, Unit PRIVATE Room ONLY Shared

65 Monticello Ave

292 Wainwright St

96 Union St

595 Elizabeth Ave
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583 Mount Prospect Ave

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

Elizabeth Goldsmith
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25 Prospect St

Grafton Arms

32-38 Carteret St

289 Orange St

Evelyn Arms

218 Highland Ave

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Heritage Village at Bloomfield, 55+ Community

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2137 Stanley Ter

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28 Harrison Ave, Unit 3rd floor
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575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0

42 N 19th St, Unit 1

42 N 19th St, Unit 4

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

Stuyvesant Gardens

Twin River Gardens Apartments

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 | $2,073 | $1,100 | $3,886 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $684 | $9,185 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,851 | $820 | $8,770 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,676 | $949 | $8,500 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,863 | $1,900 | $6,350 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,025 | $3,000 | $5,500 |
| Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $4,600 | $5,400 |
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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 $2,364.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Newark Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Newark is a 1,190 square feet unit starting from $2,810 at Grove Crossing.
What is the average size for Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Newark is currently 0 sq ft.
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