
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Newark, NJ from $700 (49 Rentals)
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279 New York Ave, Unit 2

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255 Springfield Ave, Unit 1

942 Broad St, Unit 3

High Park Terrace

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184 Walnut St, Unit 1

11 Thomas St, Unit 1

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147 Ferry St, Unit 3 R

108 Bruen St
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Newark Makerhoods

Teachers Village - 17 William

University Court, Inc.

Pavilion Towers

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96 Union St

60-70 Crawford St

141-143-143 Norfolk St

45-47-47 Vesey St
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161-163-163 Sussex Ave

117 Hudson St

25 Prospect St

City View Landing Family

289 Orange St

Montgomery Heights Apartments

12 Krueger Ct

40 Cornerstone Ln

255-257-257 New Jersey Railroad Ave
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Building 6

Court Tower Apartments

Lincoln Park Lofts

440 Washington Street Apartments

Stella Garden Apartments

30 Richmond Street4 - Master Bedroom

632 Dr Martin Luther King J Dr, Unit 23

Hallmark House

4 Rutgers Dr
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Cottage Place

1 Vaughan Dr

236 Warren St

22 Krueger Ct

1 Cornerstone Ln

The Colonnade

23 Fulton Street

216 Matthews Drive

206 Matthews Drive
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186 Market St

The Madison at Rock Plaza Lofts

52 Irvine Turner Blvd

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327 Essex St, Unit Harrison share space
Central Business District, Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $2,312 | $1,819 | $3,475 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $1,000 | $4,235 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,093 | $849 | $6,136 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $749 | $5,375 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Business District Neighborhood of Newark, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Newark, NJ is a 3 Beds unit found at FOUND Study University Centre priced from $749. Teachers Village - 17 William has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study University Centre | Double in 3x3 - Newark 26-27 (12 Month) | 3BR,3BA | $749 |
| Teachers Village - 17 William | 1 Jr Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Iron65 | 00 | Studio,1BA | $1,819 |
| Hoyt Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 118 Adams St | 307 | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NJ
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $0.30 price per square foot 17 Norfolk St Model at 17 Norfolk St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 37 6th St Model at 37 6th St, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Norfolk St | 17 Norfolk St | 3BR,2BA | $0.30 |
| 37 6th St, Unit 2 | 37 6th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 194 Market St | 300 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 130 Elm St, Unit 3 | 130 Elm St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| High Park Terrace | THREE BEDROOM | 3BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 182 Ferry St, Unit 2R | 182 Ferry St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 255 Springfield Ave, Unit 1 | 255 Springfield Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 10 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 | 10 Pennsylvania Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 147 Ferry St, Unit 3 R | 147 Ferry St | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 279 New York Ave, Unit 2 | 279 New York Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Business District?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Business District is at Iron65 listed at $1,819.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment is $1,800 at Teachers Village - 17 William.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Business District Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Business District is starting from $849 at FOUND Study University Centre.
What is the most affordable Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at FOUND Study University Centre and starts from $749.
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