
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ from $500 with Utilities Included (117 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Newark.


Garden Spires Apartments

Parkwood Place Apartments

Heritage Estates

Addison Towers

Forest Hill Terrace

High Park Terrace

Golden Brick

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

129 Chancellor Ave
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595 Elizabeth Ave

University Court, Inc.

305 Osborne Ter

Pavilion Towers

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103 Chancellor

223-225 Mount Prospect Ave

Evelyn Arms

218 Highland Ave

Grafton Arms
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17-21 Elwood Pl

Wainwright Street Arms

60-70 Crawford St

330 Mount Prospect Ave

Aspen River Park

343 Schley St

Court Tower Apartments

Building 6

26-28 Elizabeth Ave

421 Central
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603 Elizabeth Avenue

Lincoln Park Lofts

West Kinney Gardens

469 Elizabeth Ave

20 Littleton Ave. Affordable Housing for Rent

Heritage Village at Bloomfield, 55+ Community

Maple Gardens

209 Prospect St

Glenwood Apartments

Ambassador Towers
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Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

Monroe Garden

Westminster Towers Apartments

Executive House

Sheridan Gardens

Bermudez Apartments

356 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant Ave

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

Felicia Village
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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 | $2,056 | $1,125 | $6,012 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $900 | $7,591 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,804 | $975 | $8,271 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,500 | $5,783 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,000 | $5,750 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $875 | $6,600 |
| Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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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 $3,908.
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 148 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 $276 which is $3,632 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.