
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ from $500 with Utilities Included (160 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Newark.


The Residences at Clinton Hill

Garden Spires Apartments

Heritage Estates

Parkwood Place Apartments

Addison Towers

Forest Hill Terrace

High Park Terrace

Forest Hill Towers

Golden Brick
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Ivy Hill Park Apartments

595 Elizabeth Ave

129 Chancellor Ave

University Court, Inc.

305 Osborne Ter

Pavilion Towers

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223-225 Mount Prospect Ave

Evelyn Arms

17-21 Elwood Pl
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Grafton Arms

218 Highland Ave

Wainwright Street Arms

60-70 Crawford St

330 Mount Prospect Ave

Aspen River Park

343 Schley St

Elizabeth Goldsmith

26-28 Elizabeth Ave

421 Central
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Court Tower Apartments

603 Elizabeth Avenue

Lincoln Park Lofts

West Kinney Gardens

469 Elizabeth Ave

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Grace West Manor

Avon Hills

Hallmark House
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Cottage Place

Stadium Rose Apartments

Cherry Park Apartments

The Colonnade

Heritage Village at Bloomfield, 55+ Community

Courtney Commons

Maple Gardens

209 Prospect St

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

Westminster Towers Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Newark?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Studio Apartments | $2,074 | $1,100 | $3,886 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $684 | $7,591 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $820 | $8,770 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $949 | $8,500 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $1,950 | $5,200 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,020 | $3,000 | $5,500 |
| Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $4,600 | $5,400 |
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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 $3,664.
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 256 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 $440 which is $3,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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