Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ from $500 (218 Rentals)

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Golden Brick
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Brick

391-401 13th AveNewark, NJ 07103
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292 Wainwright St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

292 Wainwright St

292 Wainwright StNewark, NJ 07112
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129 Chancellor Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

129 Chancellor Ave

129 Chancellor AveNewark, NJ 07112
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595 Elizabeth Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

595 Elizabeth Ave

595 Elizabeth AveNewark, NJ 07112
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University Court, Inc.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

University Court, Inc.

419 Washington StNewark, NJ 07102
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305 Osborne Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

305 Osborne Ter

305 Osborne TerNewark, NJ 07112
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Pavilion Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pavilion Towers

108 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNewark, NJ 07104
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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471 Washington StNewark, NJ 07102
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802 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

802 Broadway

802-812 BroadwayNewark, NJ 07104
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96 Union St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

96 Union St

96 Union StNewark, NJ 07105
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218 Highland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

218 Highland Ave

218 Highland AveNewark, NJ 07104
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Evelyn Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Evelyn Arms

357 Lake StNewark, NJ 07104
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Grafton Arms
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grafton Arms

76-82 Grafton AveNewark, NJ 07104
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17-21 Elwood Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17-21 Elwood Pl

17-21 Elwood PlNewark, NJ 07104
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Wainwright Street Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wainwright Street Arms

214-218 Wainwright StNewark, NJ 07112
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60-70 Crawford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

60-70 Crawford St

60-70 Crawford StNewark, NJ 07102
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330 Mount Prospect Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 Mount Prospect Ave

330 Mount Prospect AveNewark, NJ 07104
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Aspen River Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen River Park

17 Oxford StNewark, NJ 07105
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343 Schley St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

343 Schley St

343 Schley StNewark, NJ 07112
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25 Prospect St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25 Prospect St

25 Prospect StNewark, NJ 07105
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Luxury Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luxury Apartments

6 Pomona AveNewark, NJ 07112
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32-38 Carteret St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32-38 Carteret St

32-38 Carteret StNewark, NJ 07104
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289 Orange St
1 Bedroom Apartments

289 Orange St

289 Orange StNewark, NJ 07103

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, NJ

Pricing Updated: 11/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, NJ area range in price from $800 to $20,000 with an overall median price of $3,381. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Broad Street at $1,350, Upper Vailsburg at $1,250, and Dayton Weequahic Park at $826. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newark Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Broad Street$2,325$1,35015
Upper Vailsburg$2,500$1,25016
Dayton Weequahic Park$2,600$82646
North Broadway$2,600$1,09546
University Heights$2,650$1,75071
Springfield Belmont$2,675$1,50032
Fairmount$3,000$1,30078
Lower Clinton Hill$3,000$800405
Upper Clinton Hill$3,000$93251
West Side$3,000$1,45061

Cheapest Available Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Pineda Apartments in the Westminster neighborhood priced from $826. The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newark apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pineda Apartments1x11BR,1BA$826
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Nyendak ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newark area is the $0.35 price per square foot 55 Schley St Model at 55 Schley St, Unit Apt #1 in the in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Newark apartment is the 28 Kent St Model at 28 Kent St, Unit 2 starting at $2,800 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill 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.
55 Schley St, Unit Apt #155 Schley St5BR,2BA$0.35
28 Kent St, Unit 228 Kent St3BR,2BA$0.68
712 Bergen St, Unit 1A712 Bergen St2BR,2BA$0.77
174 N 17th St, Unit Floor 1174 N 17th St2BR,1BA$1.14
200 Montclair Ave200 Montclair Ave3BR,2BA$1.20
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
87 Heckel St, Unit 187 Heckel St2BR,1BA$1.11
408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
156 Kearny Ave, Unit Shared Apartment156 Kearny Ave1BR,1BA$0.59
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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.

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Getting Around Newark, NJ

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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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 $1,095.

    What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newark?

    The cheapest apartment in Newark is Pineda Apartments which is listed at $826, while the average apartment in Newark costs $3,381.

    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 106 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 $194 which is $3,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.

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    How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

    Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

    Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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