Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $2,100 (3 Rentals)

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property at 111 Mulberry St

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111 Mulberry St, Unit 8b

111 Mulberry St
NewarkNJ07102

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Downtown Newark, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newark, NJ

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Newark area is the $2.00 price per square foot 130 Elm St Model at 130 Elm St, Unit 3 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Downtown Newark apartment is the 74 Sussex Ave Model at 74 Sussex Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,899 with a $2.41 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.
130 Elm St, Unit 3130 Elm St3BR,1BA$2.00
74 Sussex Ave, Unit 274 Sussex Ave3BR,2BA$2.41
34 Grant St, Unit 134 Grant St1BR,1BA$1.71
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
Teachers Village - 17 William1 Jr Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.80
26-28 Ferry St, Unit 126-28 Ferry St1BR,1BA$2.83

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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

Ranked #4

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Newark

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Newark?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,253. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Newark ranging from $2,150 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Newark?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Newark ranges from $2,150 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,500.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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