Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Newark, NJ from $700 (20 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Business District Studio Apartments | $2,404 | $1,450 | $6,363 |
Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $1,400 | $8,104 |
Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $2,150 | $3,800 |
Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $2,650 | $2,840 |
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There are currently 20 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
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Art of Newark | Studio. | 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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118-134 Adams St | 301 | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
16 Grant Ave, Unit 1 | 16 Grant Ave | 3BR,3BA | $2.09 |
91 Halsey Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath / 4 Line | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
82 2nd St | 82 2nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.79 |
115Bruen | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
16 Duryea St, Unit 1 | 16 Duryea St | 3BR,1BA | $2.15 |
300 Harrison Ave, Unit APT1 | 300 Harrison Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
45 Jones St, Unit 5 | 45 Jones St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
147 Ferry St, Unit 2R | 147 Ferry St | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
65 Elm St, Unit 3 | 65 Elm St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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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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