Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $600 (11 Rentals)
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488 S 18th St, Unit Shared apartment
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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 |
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Fairmount Studio Apartments | $1,359 | $1,350 | $1,369 |
Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $950 | $2,450 |
Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,600 | $2,700 |
Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $1,950 | $3,000 |
Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $2,200 | $2,745 |
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Cheapest Available Fairmount Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
70 Roseville Ave | E Line - 1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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488 S 18th St, Unit Shared apartment | 488 S 18th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.52 |
45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 | 45 Watson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
424 S 17th St, Unit 3 | 424 S 17th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.30 |
258 S 8th St, Unit 2 | 258 S 8th St | 4BR,1BA | $2.20 |
77 2nd St, Unit 1 | 77 2nd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
597 15th Ave, Unit 1 | 597 15th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
379 S 20th St, Unit 2R | 379 S 20th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.30 |
136-138 S 7th St, Unit 2R | 136-138 S 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
196 2nd St, Unit 2 | 196 2nd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
393 S 20th St, Unit 1 | 393 S 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairmount, Newark, NJ
Ranked #21
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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