Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $900 (33 Rentals)

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96-98 Peabody Pl

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Grafton Arms
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grafton Arms

76-82 Grafton 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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17-21 Elwood Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17-21 Elwood Pl

17-21 Elwood PlNewark, 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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Nyendak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nyendak Apartments

218 Lincoln AveNewark, NJ 07104

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Lantana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lantana

109 Broad StNewark, NJ 07102
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Forest Hill House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Hill House

505 Mount Prospect AveNewark, NJ 07104
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Lobsang Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lobsang Apartments

161-167 Lincoln AveNewark, NJ 07104
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Cherry Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Apartments

144-178 Sylvan AveNewark, NJ 07104
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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 Parkwood Place Apartments priced from $1,250. Addison Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Addison Towers402 FStudio,1BA$1,275
Forest Hill TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Nyendak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
89 Montclair Ave1B, 1BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, NJ

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.05 price per square foot 30 Mount Pleasant Ave Model at 30 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Lower Broadway neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Tiffany Manor starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 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.
30 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 2nd Floor30 Mount Pleasant Ave3BR,2BA$1.05
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
157 Manchester Pl, Unit Fl 2157 Manchester Pl3BR,2BA$1.82
44 Elwood Ave, Unit Clifton rm44 Elwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
78 Oraton St, Unit 178 Oraton St2BR,1BA$1.85
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
305 Woodside Ave, Unit 3rd floor305 Woodside Ave1BR,1BA$2.20
Nyendak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Addison Towers380 BStudio ,1BA$2.19

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 $1,600.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is Parkwood Place Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $4,500.

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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