Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairmount Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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117 Hudson St

NewarkNJ07103

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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
70 Roseville AveE Line - 11BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, NJ

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.15 price per square foot 144 Steuben St Model at 144 Steuben St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 488 S 18th St Model at 488 S 18th St, Unit Shared apartment starting at $1,200 with a $0.52 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.
144 Steuben St, Unit Apt 2144 Steuben St4BR,2BA$1.15
488 S 18th St, Unit Shared apartment488 S 18th St1BR,1BA$0.52
45 Watson Ave, Unit 345 Watson Ave3BR,1BA$1.16
187 S 11th St, Unit 2187 S 11th St3BR,1BA$1.67
90 Steuben St, Unit 1 One Bedroom90 Steuben St1BR,1BA$1.79
258 S 8th St, Unit 2258 S 8th St4BR,1BA$2.20
77 2nd St, Unit 177 2nd St3BR,1BA$2.20
136-138 S 7th St, Unit 2R136-138 S 7th St3BR,1BA$2.20
196 2nd St, Unit 2196 2nd St3BR,1BA$2.25
424 S 17th St, Unit 3424 S 17th St3BR,1BA$2.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount, Newark, NJ

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmount

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmount?

There are currently 142 Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, NJ with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,500. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount ranging from $1,150 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairmount?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairmount ranges from $1,150 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,855.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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