Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dayton Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $700 (46 Rentals)

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47 Saint James Pl
$975
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$975
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$975
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

47 Saint James Pl

47 Saint James PlNewark, NJ 07112
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property at 195 Lehigh Ave

$1,500 - $2,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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195 Lehigh Ave

NewarkNJ07112

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129 Chancellor Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

129 Chancellor Ave

129 Chancellor AveNewark, NJ 07112
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595 Elizabeth Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

595 Elizabeth Ave

595 Elizabeth AveNewark, NJ 07112
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305 Osborne Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

305 Osborne Ter

305 Osborne TerNewark, NJ 07112
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Wainwright Street Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wainwright Street Arms

214-218 Wainwright StNewark, NJ 07112
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603 Elizabeth Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

603 Elizabeth Avenue

585 Elizabeth AveNewark, NJ 07112
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469 Elizabeth Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

469 Elizabeth Ave

463 Elizabeth AveNewark, NJ 07112
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14 Grant Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

14 Grant Ave

14 Grant AveNewark, NJ 07112
Corporate Housing
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1445 Concord Pl, Unit 2
$2,000
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

1445 Concord Pl, Unit 2

1445 Concord PlElizabeth, NJ 07208
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1100-1127 Sheridan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

1100-1127 Sheridan AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Pineda Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pineda Apartments

1464 Lexington PlElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Bermudez Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bermudez Apartments

1465 Lexington PlElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Dayton, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dayton area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Heritage Estates priced from $1,250. Pineda Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Pineda Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,325
Cosmo440 Luxury ApartmentsThe Forte1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.76 price per square foot 176 Weequahic Ave Model at 176 Weequahic Ave in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 26 Harding Ter Model at 26 Harding Ter, Unit 1 starting at $2,275 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
176 Weequahic Ave176 Weequahic Ave2BR,2BA$1.76
26 Harding Ter, Unit 126 Harding Ter1BR,1BA$2.28
147 Dewey St, Unit 1147 Dewey St3BR,3BA$2.78
47 Saint James Pl47 Saint James Pl1BR,1BA$1.08
170 Mapes Ave, Unit 1170 Mapes Ave4BR,1BA$3.00
410 Chadwick Ave, Unit 2410 Chadwick Ave3BR,1BA$2.63
190 Hobson St, Unit #3190 Hobson St1BR,1BA$2.07
Pineda Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$2.65
69 Mapes Ave, Unit 369 Mapes Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.62

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Dayton, Newark, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $1,325 at Pineda Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dayton is starting from $1,650 at Heritage Estates.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cosmo440 Luxury Apartments and starts from $2,995.

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