Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $600 (14 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

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, NJ

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.21 price per square foot 45 Watson Ave Model at 45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 82 2nd St Model at 82 2nd St starting at $2,150 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Central Business District 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.
45 Watson Ave, Unit 345 Watson Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
82 2nd St82 2nd St3BR,1BA$1.79
186 S 10th St, Unit 2186 S 10th St4BR,2BA$1.96
203 12th Ave, Unit 1203 12th Ave4BR,1BA$2.00
379 S 20th St, Unit 1R379 S 20th St3BR,1BA$2.09
25 S 17th St, Unit 225 S 17th St4BR,1BA$2.14
414 S 15th St414 S 15th St3BR,2BA$1.75
123 S Munn Ave, Unit 2K123 S Munn Ave1BR,1BA$2.02
597 15th Ave, Unit 1597 15th Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
618 S Orange Ave, Unit 5618 S Orange Ave3BR,1BA$2.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount, Newark, NJ

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Newark, NJ 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 $2,400.

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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