
Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ (286 Rentals)


55 Union

PARQ 930

Envy by Gomes

Spring Street Commons

Hoyt Tower

CENTURION IRONBOUND

Eleven80

Walker House

24 Jones
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Art Of Newark

Vermella Broad Street

Clinton Flats

Teachers Village - 17 William

Forest Hill Towers

Hahne and Co.

134-142 Sussex Ave

84-86 Astor Street
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115Bruen

High Park Gardens Cooperative

37-39 Astor St

609 N 5th St

149 Fairmount Ave

265 Stuyvesant Ave

263 Bergen St

360 New York Ave

65 Columbia St
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Essex Plaza II

41 Astor St

Lyons Towers

197 Schuyler Ave

388-398 W 4th Ave

646-648 Market St

Tucker View Apartments - Building A

Tucker View Apartments - Building B

600 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

300-302 Sussex Ave
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196-198 Market St

814-816 Clinton Ave

121-125 Elizabeth Ave

342-344 IRVINE TURNER Blvd

Cherry Park Apartments

Building 6

The Madison at Rock Plaza Lofts

Main St Commons

915 Broad

42-48 Norfolk St
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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 | $2,058 | $850 | $3,300 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $684 | $7,591 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $820 | $8,095 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,554 | $838 | $8,500 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $1,000 | $6,500 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,095 | $875 | $6,600 |
| Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Garden Spires Apartments listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Newark Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Newark is $2,365.
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 $2,520 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 1,500 sq ft.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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