Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $800 (10 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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Evelyn Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Evelyn Arms

357 Lake StNewark, 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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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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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 Addison Towers priced from $1,275. Parkwood Place Apartments 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
Addison Towers402 FStudio,1BA$1,275
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Forest Hill TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, NJ

As of February 21, 2026 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 283 Clifton Ave Model at 283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton starting at $1,900 with a $1.90 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
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Addison Towers380 BStudio ,1BA$2.19
Forest Hill TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.90
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.83

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 $2,200.

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 $1,475, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $2,900.

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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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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