Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ from $850 (87 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Newark?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Newark Studio Apartments | $2,113 | $850 | $6,012 |
Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $900 | $7,591 |
Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,007 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $1,569 | $6,594 |
Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,110 | $2,000 | $9,972 |
Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $2,700 | $4,400 |
Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,664 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Sheridan Gardens which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Newark costs $3,347.
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 90 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 $320 which is $3,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.
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