
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ from $1,050 (197 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


595 Elizabeth Ave

Wainwright Street Arms

City View Landing Family

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Elizabeth Goldsmith

583 Mount Prospect Ave

440 Washington Street Apartments

Georgia King Village

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354 15th Ave

Avon Hills

Hallmark House

Aspen River Park

Stella Garden Apartments

West Kinney Gardens

Parkside Manor 55+ Community

Cherry Park Apartments

15-17 Fulton St

Ashland Assoc.
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127 W 54th St

Heritage Village at Bloomfield, 55+ Community

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175 Wilson Ave, Unit 2

325 Ave E, Unit Apt 3

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90 E 25th St

11 E 37th St

99 Avenue E

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489 Kennedy Blvd

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489 Kennedy Blvd

488 John F. Kennedy Blvd
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668-670-670 John F. Kennedy Blvd

25 W 15th St

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552 Avenue C

552 Avenue C

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998 Broadway, Unit 2

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377 Henry St, Unit 377 Henry St

66 Linden Ave, Unit Attic

407 John F. Kennedy Blvd

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664 Forest St, Unit 1

998 Broadway
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166 Garfield Ave, Unit 2R

73 Laventhal Ave

132 W 19th St

38 Feiner Pl, Unit 2R

Williams Court Apartment

920 Broadway

126 W 19th St

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126 Wade St

Monroe Gardens

502 Washington Ave
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Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Newark?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Studio Apartments | $2,085 | $900 | $3,584 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $800 | $6,739 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $1,050 | $8,770 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,559 | $8,500 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,897 | $1,950 | $5,500 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $900 | $4,595 |
| Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,150 | $3,300 | $5,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newark Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Newark?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newark is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newark?
The cheapest apartment in Newark is Garden Spires Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Newark costs $2,406.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Newark?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 340 regular apartments in Newark that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Newark?
Cheap apartments in Newark have an average cost of $795 which is $1,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.
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