Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ from $700 (29 Rentals)

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Fairmount Crossing
Built in 20261 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmount Crossing

381 S Orange AveNewark, NJ 07103
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Lantana
Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lantana

109 Broad StNewark, NJ 07104

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Cherry Park Apartments
Built in 20161 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Apartments

144-178 Sylvan AveNewark, NJ 07104
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Stadium Rose Apartments
Built in 20251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stadium Rose Apartments

484 Roseville AveNewark, NJ 07107
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Residence on 18th
Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Residence on 18th

875 18th AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Hilltop Senior
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Senior

280 Park PlIrvington, NJ 07111
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742 Park Avenue West
Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

742 Park Avenue West

742 Park AveEast Orange, NJ 07017

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95 N Walnut St
Built in 20161 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

95 N Walnut St

95 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Clinton Grand North
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clinton Grand North

14 N Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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14-20 Canfield St
Built in 20191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14-20 Canfield St

14-20 Canfield StOrange, NJ 07050
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304 Ege Ave
Built in 20182 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

304 Ege Ave

304 Ege AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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Williams Terrace
Built in 20191 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

352 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Harvard Printing II
Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard Printing II

550 Central AveCity of Orange, NJ 07050
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144 Bergen Ave
Built in 20231 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

144 Bergen Ave

144 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07305

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Harvard Printing II
Built in 20201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard Printing II

22 Central AveWest Orange, NJ 07052

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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 $999.

    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 $2,433.

    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 357 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 $739 which is $1,694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.

    Expert Rental Resources

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    How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

    Written by: Robin Stewart

    Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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    Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

    Written by: Robin Stewart

    Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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    Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

    Written by: Robin Stewart

    Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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    First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

    Written by: Robin Stewart

    Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.