
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ Under $2,000 (457 Rentals)


Forest Hill Terrace

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Forest Hill Towers

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Addison Towers

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Garden Spires Apartments

134-142 Sussex Ave
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Ridgeview Parc

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181 S 11th St

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217-219 Fairmount Ave, Unit 3

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102 Chapel St

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152 Stuyvesant Ave

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339 Lafayette St, Unit 3

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23 1/2 Merchant St, Unit 1
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899 S 19th St

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14 Halleck St, Unit 1

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197 Woodside Ave, Unit 3

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147 Ferry St

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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

233 Littleton Ave, Unit 11

402 S 8th St, Unit 3
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21-25-25 Willoughby St, Unit B10

125 Osborne Terrace, Unit 14

2 W Alpine St, Unit 10

107 Vassar Ave, Unit 3

145 Vermont Ave, Unit 3

100 Ingraham Pl, Unit 1L

100 Ingraham Pl, Unit 1R

73-81-81 N 7th St, Unit 305 I 107 I 407

848 S 14th St, Unit 3

638 N 5th St, Unit 4
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1 Vassar Ave, Unit Apt 3

17-19 Livingston St

6 Pomona Ave, Unit 4G

9 Fabyan Pl, Unit 3C

447 N 5th St, Unit 3D

635 S 19th St, Unit 3

658 Sanford Ave, Unit G

11 Thomas St, Unit 1

166 Chancellor Ave, Unit 1

505 Elizabeth Ave, Unit 6B
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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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