
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ Under $1,300 (84 Rentals)


The Residences at Clinton Hill

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69 Mapes Ave, Unit 3

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645 Ferry St, Unit iron

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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

2 Noll Pl

292 Wainwright St
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96 Union St

595 Elizabeth Ave

583 Mount Prospect Ave

305 Osborne Ter

129 Chancellor Ave

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

223-225 Mount Prospect Ave

802 Broadway

17-21 Elwood Pl

Wainwright Street Arms
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Pavilion Towers

Grafton Arms

25 Prospect St

32-38 Carteret St

Evelyn Arms

289 Orange St

218 Highland Ave

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Fairmount Crossing
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Heritage Village at Bloomfield, 55+ Community

209 Prospect St

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12 Elmwood Ave, Unit bl 1

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132 Bergen St

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310 Ann St, Unit 2

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28 Harrison Ave

18 Summit St, Unit 107

42 N 19th St, Unit 1

202 Pierson St

18 Summit St
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Stuyvesant Gardens Irvington

999 Stuyvesant Ave

The Abbington

65-67 4th Avenue

The Majestic

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

38 S Walnut St

151 N Walnut St

356 Stuyvesant Ave

94 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 | $2,088 | $1,050 | $4,195 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $700 | $6,739 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $900 | $8,770 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $800 | $8,500 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $1,885 | $6,000 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,150 | $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 $2,357.
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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