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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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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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Nyendak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nyendak Apartments

218 Lincoln AveNewark, NJ 07104
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26-28 Elizabeth Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

26-28 Elizabeth Ave

26-28 Elizabeth AveNewark, NJ 07108
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Building 6
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Building 6

245 Halsey StNewark, NJ 07102
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421 Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 Central

421 Central AveNewark, NJ 07107
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Lantana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lantana

109 Broad StNewark, NJ 07102
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603 Elizabeth Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

603 Elizabeth Avenue

585 Elizabeth AveNewark, NJ 07112
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Lincoln Park Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Park Lofts

39-41 Lincoln ParkNewark, NJ 07102
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West Kinney Gardens
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

West Kinney Gardens

333 Springfield AveNewark, NJ 07103
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Forest Hill House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Hill House

505 Mount Prospect AveNewark, NJ 07104
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469 Elizabeth Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

469 Elizabeth Ave

463 Elizabeth AveNewark, NJ 07112
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Lobsang Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lobsang Apartments

161-167 Lincoln AveNewark, NJ 07104

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$1,050 - $1,950

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202 Pierson St

OrangeNJ07050

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121 Rutgers St, Unit Bel
$1,350
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$1,350
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121 Rutgers St, Unit Bel

121 Rutgers StBelleville, NJ 07109
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Newark, NJ Area Reviews

    Jamela • 1+ years in Newark

    August 30, 2025

    Hello. Looking. For. A. Studio. That. Is. Spacious.

    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 Fairmount Crossing which is listed at $684, while the average apartment in Newark costs $3,760.

    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 $565 which is $3,195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.

    Expert Rental Resources

    The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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