
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $684 (46 Rentals)
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30 Gladstone Ave

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105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L

283 S 11th St, Unit Basement

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283 S 11th St, Unit Basement

96 S 8th St

58 N 5th St

34 S 12th St

64 N 6th St
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114 Littleton Ave, Unit 1

113 S 11th St, Unit Apartment 1

114 Littleton Ave

176-178-178 12th Ave

185 S 11th St

350 13th Ave

145 Roseville Ave

475 S 14th St, Unit 1

145 Roseville Ave
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518 S 20th St, Unit 2

The Unity at S Orange Ave

448 S Orange Ave

Fairmount Crossing

Golden Brick

117 Hudson St

Georgia King Village

20 Littleton Ave. Affordable Housing for Rent

421 Central
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295 S 9th St

176-178 12th Ave

131 S 8th St

359 S 19th St

220 S 12th St

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

The Modern

212 Central

25 Freeway Dr E
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123 S Munn Ave

408 14th Ave, Unit 2

503 S 20th St

94 S Munn Ave

Munn Heritage

Ambassador Towers

Robert Towers

24 S Grove Apartments

70 S Munn Ave
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Fairmount, Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmount?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Studio Apartments | $1,415 | $1,200 | $1,856 |
| Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,350 | $2,675 |
| Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,400 | $2,818 |
| Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $1,800 | $3,500 |
| Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $2,200 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairmount Neighborhood of Newark, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Fairmount Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $1,405. 421 Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,405 |
| 421 Central | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 176-178 12th Ave | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| 145 Roseville Ave | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Unity at S Orange Ave | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, NJ
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.18 price per square foot 408 14th Ave Model at 408 14th Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 465 S 16th St Model at 465 S 16th St, Unit 2nd Floor Unit starting at $2,500 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408 14th Ave, Unit 2 | 408 14th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 465 S 16th St, Unit 2nd Floor Unit | 465 S 16th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| 386 New St, Unit Apartment 2 | 386 New St | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 176-178 12th Ave | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 308 7th Ave W, Unit #1 | 308 7th Ave W | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 283 S 11th St, Unit Basement | 283 S 11th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L | 105 Roseville Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 114 Littleton Ave, Unit 1 | 114 Littleton Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 273 S Orange Ave | 273 S Orange Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.85 |
| 421 Central | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairmount?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmount is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmount is Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $1,497, while the average apartment in Fairmount costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmount?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Fairmount that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairmount?
Cheap apartments in Fairmount have an average cost of $351 which is $1,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount.
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