Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Newark, NJ from $700 (20 Rentals)

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Pavilion Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pavilion Towers

108 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNewark, NJ 07104
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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471 Washington StNewark, NJ 07102
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96 Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

96 Union St

96 Union StNewark, NJ 07105
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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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Cottage Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cottage Place

643 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNewark, NJ 07102
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25 Prospect St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25 Prospect St

25 Prospect StNewark, NJ 07105
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289 Orange St
1 Bedroom Apartments

289 Orange St

289 Orange StNewark, NJ 07103

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Court Tower Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Court Tower Apartments

1 Court StNewark, NJ 07102
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Building 6
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Building 6

245 Halsey StNewark, NJ 07102
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Lincoln Park Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Park Lofts

39-41 Lincoln ParkNewark, NJ 07102
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13 N 3rd St

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Central Business District, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Art of NewarkStudio.Studio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NJ

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.87 price per square foot 301 Model at 118-134 Adams St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 16 Grant Ave Model at 16 Grant Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,650 with a $2.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
118-134 Adams St3012BR,1BA$1.87
16 Grant Ave, Unit 116 Grant Ave3BR,3BA$2.09
91 Halsey Street2 Bed 1 Bath / 4 Line2BR,1BA$1.89
82 2nd St82 2nd St3BR,1BA$1.79
115BruenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
16 Duryea St, Unit 116 Duryea St3BR,1BA$2.15
300 Harrison Ave, Unit APT1300 Harrison AveStudio ,1BA$1.50
45 Jones St, Unit 545 Jones St2BR,1BA$2.00
147 Ferry St, Unit 2R147 Ferry St1BR,1BA$2.09
65 Elm St, Unit 365 Elm St1BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Business District, Newark, NJ

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Newark, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Art of Newark listed at $1,700.

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 $1,750 at Clinton Street Lofts.

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 $2,100 at 134-142 Sussex Ave.

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 162 University Ave and starts from $2,570.

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