
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ Under $1,600 (214 Rentals)


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377 S 10th St, Unit 3

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69 Mapes Ave, Unit 3
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148 Fairmount Ave, Unit Second Floor

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279 Jelliff Ave, Unit Floor 3

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255 Springfield Ave, Unit 1

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645 Ferry St, Unit iron

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651 S 13th St, Unit 1

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279 New York Ave, Unit 2

125 Osborne Terrace, Unit 125-17

333 Park Ave, Unit 3334

318 16th Ave, Unit 2L

323 Park Ave, Unit 14-22-9
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576 Mt Prospect Ave, Unit 575-405

21-25-25 Willoughby St, Unit A3

479 Roseville Ave, Unit 1

684 Summer Ave, Unit 9

684 Summer Ave, Unit 101

14 N 12th St

134 Sunset Ave, Unit 3rd Floor

684 Summer Ave

1 Vassar Ave, Unit Apt 3

342 Irvine Turner Blvd, Unit 1
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645 Summer Ave

13 Voorhees St, Unit Shared Apartment (2nd FL)

109 Vassar Ave, Unit PRIVATE Room ONLY Shared

830 S 16th St

16 Irving St

45 Bloomfield Ave

656 N 7th St

31-33-33 Tillinghast St

65 Monticello Ave

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

802 Broadway

223-225 Mount Prospect Ave

17-21 Elwood Pl

Wainwright Street Arms
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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 | $2,080 | $1,100 | $3,475 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $684 | $9,250 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $820 | $9,294 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $600 | $8,500 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $1,900 | $6,500 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,298 | $2,595 | $5,500 |
| Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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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 $2,398.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Newark Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Newark is a 1,329 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at 194 Market St.
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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.