
Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ Under $1,200 (91 Rentals)


Heritage Estates

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279 New York Ave, Unit 2

Garden Spires Apartments

The Residences at Clinton Hill

FOUND Study University Centre

Fairmount Crossing

65 Monticello Ave

211 N 13th St

109 Vassar Ave, Unit PRIVATE Room ONLY Shared
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289 Orange St

32-38 Carteret St

City View Landing Family

25 Prospect St

343 Schley St

Elizabeth Goldsmith

Aspen River Park

330 Mount Prospect Ave

60-70 Crawford St

Wainwright Street Arms
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17-21 Elwood Pl

Evelyn Arms

Grafton Arms

218 Highland Ave

96 Union St

802 Broadway

223-225 Mount Prospect Ave

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Pavilion Towers

305 Osborne Ter
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University Court, Inc.

595 Elizabeth Ave

129 Chancellor Ave

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

292 Wainwright St

Golden Brick

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1001 Vauxhall Rd, Unit Union apartment 3

Courtney Commons

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2A Morton St, Unit 1

Heritage Village at Bloomfield, 55+ Community
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327 Essex St, Unit Harrison share space

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575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0

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28 Harrison Ave, Unit 3rd floor

42 N 19th St, Unit 1

27 High St

The Abbington

Beech Kearny Associates

112 Westfield Ave

Vose Manor

The Bordeaux
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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 Under $1200 | $2,064 | $1,100 | $3,886 |
| Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,351 | $684 | $7,591 |
| Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,841 | $820 | $8,770 |
| Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,651 | $949 | $7,500 |
| Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,865 | $2,100 | $6,000 |
| Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,725 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Newark 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $4,600 | $5,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Newark
How much are Studio apartments in Newark?
There are currently 1,752 Studio Apartments in Newark with rent ranges from $1,100 to $3,886 with an average price of $2,064.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Newark Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Newark ranges from $684 to $7,591 with an average monthly rent of $2,351.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Newark cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Newark range from $820 to $8,770. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,841.
How expensive are Newark Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 822 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Newark on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $949 to $7,500 - averaging $2,651 for the location.
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