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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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521 S 16th St
Studio Apartments

521 S 16th St

521 S 16th StNewark, NJ 07103
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West Kinney Gardens
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

West Kinney Gardens

333 Springfield AveNewark, NJ 07103
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Grace West II
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Grace West II

301 Irvine Turner BlvdNewark, NJ 07108
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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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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

Newark, NJ Area Reviews

    Jamela1+ years in Newark

    August 30, 2025

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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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