
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ Under $2,000 (222 Rentals)


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Fairmount Crossing

354 15th Ave

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157 Brookdale Ave, Unit Apartment 2A, Unit Apartment 2A

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45 Blum St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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47 Saint James Pl, Unit 3, Unit 3
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198 W End Ave, Unit 1L, Unit 1L

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275 Clinton Pl, Unit 1, Unit 1

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300 Lyons Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

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415 Kerrigan Blvd, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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273 S Orange Ave

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105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L, Unit Apt 3L

167 Chancellor Ave, Unit 19

1003 S Orange Ave, Unit 305

226 Roseville Ave, Unit 201

942 Broad St, Unit 3
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245 Littleton Ave, Unit 3rd Floor

86 Stuyvesant Ave., Unit 3

923 S 17th St, Unit 3

166 Chancellor Ave, Unit 1

48 Hazelwood Ave, Unit Apt 1

284 Seymour Ave

192 S 12th St

198 Eastern Pkwy

117 Parkview Terrace

19 Abbotsford Ave
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205 Chancellor Ave

100 Peabody Pl

95 Stone St

45 Highland Ave

319 14th Ave

59 Brenner St

55 Treacy Ave

42 Fabyan Pl

20 Yates Ave

16 N 9th St
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249 Littleton Ave

21 Tillinghast St

University Court, Inc.

81 Halsey Street

292 Wainwright St

595 Elizabeth Ave

583 Mount Prospect Ave

129 Chancellor Ave

60-70 Crawford St

802 Broadway
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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 | $2,053 | $1,100 | $3,300 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $684 | $7,591 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $820 | $8,296 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,553 | $799 | $8,500 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $2,200 | $6,500 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,677 | $3,700 | $6,600 |
| Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,550 | $4,600 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Newark Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Newark with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Newark is at Fairmount Crossing listed at $820.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Newark Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Newark is $2,839.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Newark Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Newark is a 1,600 square feet unit starting from $2,900 at Baypark Bayonne.
What is the average size for Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Newark is currently 1,346 sq ft.
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