Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Golden Brick
Studio Apartments

Golden Brick

391-401 13th AveNewark, NJ 07103
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421 Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 Central

421 Central AveNewark, NJ 07107
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94 S Munn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

94 S Munn Ave

94 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Munn Heritage
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Munn Heritage

77 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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PLA FOUR 24 LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

PLA FOUR 24 LLC

24 S Grove StEast Orange, NJ 07018

Fairmount, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmount Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
70 Roseville AveE Line - 11BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, NJ

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $0.52 price per square foot 488 S 18th St Model at 488 S 18th St, Unit Shared apartment in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 45 Watson Ave Model at 45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
488 S 18th St, Unit Shared apartment488 S 18th St1BR,1BA$0.52
45 Watson Ave, Unit 345 Watson Ave3BR,1BA$1.16
424 S 17th St, Unit 3424 S 17th St3BR,1BA$2.30
258 S 8th St, Unit 2258 S 8th St4BR,1BA$2.20
77 2nd St, Unit 177 2nd St3BR,1BA$2.20
597 15th Ave, Unit 1597 15th Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
379 S 20th St, Unit 2R379 S 20th St3BR,1BA$2.30
136-138 S 7th St, Unit 2R136-138 S 7th St3BR,1BA$2.20
196 2nd St, Unit 2196 2nd St3BR,1BA$2.25
393 S 20th St, Unit 1393 S 20th St2BR,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount, Newark, NJ

Ranked #21

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fairmount Neighborhood in Newark, NJ

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments

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 $1,467, while the average apartment in Fairmount costs $3,400.

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.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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