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

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fairmount area of Newark.

property at 64 N 6th St
$1,700 - $2,250
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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64 N 6th St

NewarkNJ07107

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property at 475 S 14th St
$1,950

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Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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475 S 14th St, Unit 1

475 S 14th St
NewarkNJ07103
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property at 448 S Orange Ave
$2,000 - $2,450
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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448 S Orange Ave

NewarkNJ07103
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Fairmount Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmount Crossing

381 S Orange AveNewark, NJ 07103
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Golden Brick
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Brick

391-401 13th AveNewark, NJ 07103
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property at 117 Hudson St
$1,100 - $1,400
Studio Rentals
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117 Hudson St

NewarkNJ07103
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421 Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 Central

421 Central AveNewark, NJ 07107

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220 S 12th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

220 S 12th St

220 S 12th StNewark, NJ 07107
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property at 25 Freeway Dr E
$1,985 - $2,400
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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25 Freeway Dr E

East OrangeNJ07018

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123 S Munn Ave
$1,995 - $2,250

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Base Rent$1,995 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $2,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

123 S Munn Ave

123 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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property at 503 S 20th St
$2,000
2 Bedroom Rentals
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503 S 20th St

IrvingtonNJ07111
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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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Ambassador Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ambassador Towers

44 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Robert Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robert Towers

60 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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property at 70 S Munn Ave
$1,750 - $2,650
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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70 S Munn Ave

East OrangeNJ07018

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,405
421 Central1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
176-178 12th Ave3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,825
145 Roseville Ave1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,950
The Unity at S Orange Ave11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
408 14th Ave, Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
465 S 16th St, Unit 2nd Floor Unit465 S 16th St3BR,2BA$1.84
386 New St, Unit Apartment 2386 New St3BR,2BA$2.08
176-178 12th Ave3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.52
308 7th Ave W, Unit #1308 7th Ave W3BR,1BA$2.40
283 S 11th St, Unit Basement283 S 11th St1BR,1BA$1.40
105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L105 Roseville Ave2BR,1BA$1.87
114 Littleton Ave, Unit 1114 Littleton Ave3BR,1BA$2.57
273 S Orange Ave273 S Orange AveStudio ,1BA$1.85
421 Central1BR/1.0BA1BR,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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