Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $700 (48 Rentals)

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111 Mulberry St, Unit 8b

111 Mulberry St
NewarkNJ07102

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University Court, Inc.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

University Court, Inc.

419 Washington StNewark, NJ 07102
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96 Union St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

96 Union St

96 Union StNewark, NJ 07105
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25 Prospect St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25 Prospect St

25 Prospect StNewark, NJ 07105
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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Park Lofts

39-41 Lincoln ParkNewark, NJ 07102
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Hallmark House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hallmark House

10 Hill StNewark, NJ 07102
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186 Market St
Studio Apartments

186 Market St

186 Market StNewark, NJ 07102
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915 Broad
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 Broad

915 Broad StNewark, NJ 07102
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115Bruen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

115Bruen

115 Bruen StNewark, NJ 07105
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15-17 Fulton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

15-17 Fulton St

15-17 Fulton StNewark, NJ 07102
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118 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Elm St

118 Elm StNewark, NJ 07105

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19 Fulton Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 Fulton Street

19 Fulton StNewark, NJ 07102
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The William House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The William House

45-53 William StNewark, NJ 07102
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50 Rector Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

50 Rector Park

50 Rector StNewark, NJ 07102
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Murphy Varnish Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Murphy Varnish Lofts

225-239 McWhorter StNewark, NJ 07105
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999 Broad
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

999 Broad

999 Broad StNewark, NJ 07102
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William Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

William Flats

15 William StNewark, NJ 07102
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Griffith Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Griffith Building

605-607 Broad StNewark, NJ 07102
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Clinton Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Street Lofts

11-15 Clinton StNewark, NJ 07102
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35 Mulberry St
1 Bedroom Apartments

35 Mulberry St

35 Mulberry StNewark, NJ 07102

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Downtown Newark, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Newark area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Teachers Village - 17 William priced from $1,795. Iron65 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,819. Here are the most affordable Downtown Newark apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Teachers Village - 17 William1 Jr Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Iron6500Studio,1BA$1,819
120 Elm St1br 1bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Hoyt TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Newark UrbyM4A1BR,1BA$1,907
Clinton FlatsWooster1BR,1BA$1,990
The PrimeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Walker HouseStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,063
Eleven80A021BR,1BA$2,064
Textile LoftsStudio - 5thStudio,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newark, NJ

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Newark area is the $1.81 price per square foot 300 Model at 194 Market St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Newark apartment is the 130 Elm St Model at 130 Elm St, Unit 3 starting at $2,499 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Newark apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
194 Market St3001BR,1BA$1.81
130 Elm St, Unit 3130 Elm St3BR,1BA$2.00
74 Sussex Ave, Unit 274 Sussex Ave3BR,2BA$2.33
30 Elm St, Unit 230 Elm St3BR,1BA$2.27
Hahne and Co.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.05
120 Elm St2br 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.89
William FlatsCharleston II1BR,1BA$2.99
The PrimeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.66
Textile LoftsStudio - 5thStudio ,1BA$3.03
Teachers Village - 17 William1 Jr Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.80

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Newark, Newark, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Newark. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Newark Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Newark?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Newark is at Iron65 listed at $1,819.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Newark Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Newark Apartment is $1,795 at Teachers Village - 17 William.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Newark is starting from $2,095 at Teachers Village - 17 William.

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