Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $900 (26 Rentals)

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Nyendak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nyendak Apartments

218 Lincoln AveNewark, NJ 07104
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17-21 Elwood Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

17-21 Elwood Pl

17-21 Elwood PlNewark, NJ 07104
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Grafton Arms
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grafton Arms

76-82 Grafton AveNewark, 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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Nyendak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nyendak Apartments

219-226 Lincoln AveNewark, 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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Lantana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lantana

109 Broad StNewark, NJ 07102

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89 Montclair Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

89 Montclair Ave

89 Montclair AveNewark, NJ 07104
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69-71 Magnolia St
1 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. 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
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Forest Hill TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Addison Towers402 D NYC View1BR,1BA$1,650
Forest Hill ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,699
The EssexStudioStudio,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, NJ

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.38 price per square foot 245 Mount Prospect Ave Model at 245 Mount Prospect Ave, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Lower Broadway neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 97 Heller Pkwy Model at 97 Heller Pkwy, Unit 3 starting at $2,000 with a $1.60 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.
245 Mount Prospect Ave, Unit 1st Floor245 Mount Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
97 Heller Pkwy, Unit 397 Heller Pkwy2BR,1BA$1.60
163 Elwood Ave, Unit 1R163 Elwood Ave4BR,2BA$2.13
446 Summer Ave, Unit 1446 Summer Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.04
313-315 Lake St2BR01-2nd2BR,1BA$2.22
787 Summer Ave, Unit 3787 Summer Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
Addison Towers402 D NYC View1BR,1BA$1.83
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
110 Montclair Ave, Unit 18110 Montclair Ave2BR,1BA$2.49
132 Wakeman Ave, Unit 2132 Wakeman Ave2BR,1BA$2.44

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Hill is at Parkwood Place Apartments listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment is $1,450 at Parkwood Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Hill is starting from $1,750 at Parkwood Place Apartments.

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