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14 Halleck St, Unit 1
$1,400

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14 Halleck St, Unit 1

14 Halleck StNewark, NJ 07104
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$1,400 - $2,250
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284 Hunterdon St

NewarkNJ07103

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property at 220 Roseville Ave
$1,500 - $1,795
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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220 Roseville Ave

NewarkNJ07107

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property at 55 Treacy Ave
$1,650 - $2,200
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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55 Treacy Ave

NewarkNJ07108

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Newark, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, NJ area range in price from $800 to $9,100 with an overall median price of $2,412. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Broadway at $1,875, Forest Hill at $1,925, and Dayton at $2,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newark Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Broadway$1,875$1,00044
Forest Hill$1,925$1,00053
Dayton$2,100$92539
Lower Vailsburg$2,100$1,35059
Weequahic$2,100$92545
Dayton Weequahic Park$2,195$92548
Upper Irvington$2,200$80062
Seventh Avenue$2,200$95044
Upper Clinton Hill$2,225$93254
West Side$2,225$1,200115

Cheapest Available Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $932. Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newark apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newark area is the $0.41 price per square foot 33 Norman Rd Model at 33 Norman Rd, Unit 31-33 Norman Rd #2L in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Newark apartment is the 69 N 13th St Model at 69 N 13th St starting at $2,600 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Ward 4 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newark apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Norman Rd, Unit 31-33 Norman Rd #2L33 Norman Rd3BR,1BA$0.41
69 N 13th St69 N 13th St3BR,1BA$0.60
326 Field Pl, Unit #2L326 Field Pl3BR,1BA$0.51
46 Kenmore Ave3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.04
91 Delavan Ave, Unit 2nd fl91 Delavan Ave3BR,2BA$0.98
Tiffany ManorStarting at $2,0002BR,1.5BA$1.00
47 Hopkins Pl, Unit Basement apt47 Hopkins Pl1BR,1BA$0.92
575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0575 Stuyvesant Ave1BR,1BA$0.70
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04

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Newark Overview

Located just eight miles from the excitement of New York City, apartments in Newark have been beckoning east coast residents for decades. Offering a compelling mix of convenience, big city amenities and a solid and ever-growing job market base, this working class New Jersey destination might just be the place you are looking for to call home.

Why live in Newark, NJ?

One of the most dynamic cities in all of New Jersey, rentals in Newark have much to offer. From nightlife to a flourishing job market, this east coast hot spot is a winning combination of industry, public parks and world-class shopping. Families will undoubtedly love the wide range of school options, and the local infrastructure makes travel a breeze. With the Big Apple just a short commute away, Newark apartments make an ideal settlement for many traveling New Yorkers as well.

Newark, NJ
Population: 282,090

Ranked #73

in US Census Population by City

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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 The Residences at Clinton Hill which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Newark costs $2,412.

    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 338 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 $740 which is $1,672 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.

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