Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $900 (14 Rentals)

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Grafton Arms
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grafton Arms

76-82 Grafton AveNewark, NJ 07104
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17-21 Elwood Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17-21 Elwood Pl

17-21 Elwood PlNewark, NJ 07104
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218 Highland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

218 Highland Ave

218 Highland AveNewark, NJ 07104
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Evelyn Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Evelyn Arms

357 Lake StNewark, NJ 07104
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330 Mount Prospect Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 Mount Prospect Ave

330 Mount Prospect AveNewark, NJ 07104
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32-38 Carteret St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32-38 Carteret St

32-38 Carteret StNewark, NJ 07104
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Lantana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lantana

109 Broad StNewark, NJ 07102
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69-71 Magnolia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69-71 Magnolia St

69-71 Magnolia StBelleville, NJ 07109
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Cheapest Available Forest Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hill area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Nyendak Apartments priced from $1,095. Forest Hill Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nyendak ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Forest Hill TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Addison Towers402 H1BR,1BA$1,650
89 Montclair Ave2B, 1 BA2BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, NJ

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Tiffany Manor in the in the Forest Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 200 Montclair Ave Model at 200 Montclair Ave starting at $2,650 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Forest Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
200 Montclair Ave200 Montclair Ave3BR,2BA$1.33
44 Elwood Ave, Unit 44 Elwood ave 3 bedroom44 Elwood Ave3BR,2BA$2.07
313-315 Lake St2BR01-2nd2BR,1BA$2.22
316 Summer Ave, Unit 3rd FL316 Summer Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
128 Elwood Ave, Unit 2128 Elwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
62 Highland Ave, Unit 262 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Addison Towers402 H1BR,1BA$1.88

Getting Around the Forest Hill Neighborhood in Newark, NJ

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Hill is under $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is Nyendak Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hill?

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 3 regular apartments in Forest Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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