Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $850 (46 Rentals)

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197 Woodside Ave, Unit 3
$1,450
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197 Woodside Ave, Unit 3

197 Woodside AveNewark, NJ 07104
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14 Halleck St, Unit 1
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

14 Halleck St, Unit 1

14 Halleck StNewark, NJ 07104
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229 Bloomfield Ave
$1,750
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$1,750

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$1,750
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229 Bloomfield Ave

229 Bloomfield 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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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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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 07104
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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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property at 840 Mt Prospect Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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840 Mt Prospect Ave, Unit APT 1

840 Mt Prospect Ave
NewarkNJ07104
property at 276 Summer Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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276 Summer Ave

NewarkNJ07104
property at 840 Mt Prospect Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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property at 467-469-469 Summer Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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467-469-469 Summer Ave, Unit 3

467-469-469 Summer Ave
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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. Forest Hill Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. 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$1,400
Nyendak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Tiffany ManorStarting at $2,0002BR,1BA$2,000
Summer Avenue ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, NJ

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.45 price per square foot 35 Woodside Pl Model at 35 Woodside Pl, Unit Second floor in the in the Lower Broadway neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the Starting at $2,000 Model at Tiffany Manor starting at $2,000 with a $1.00 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.
35 Woodside Pl, Unit Second floor35 Woodside Pl4BR,3BA$1.45
Tiffany ManorStarting at $2,0002BR,1.5BA$1.00
245 Mount Prospect Ave, Unit 1st Floor245 Mount Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
Addison Towers402 C Balcony & NYC View2BR,2BA$1.70
261 Ridge St, Unit #2261 Ridge St3BR,1BA$1.75
548 Parker St, Unit 1548 Parker St2BR,1BA$2.10
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
14 Halleck St, Unit 114 Halleck St1BR,1BA$1.92
Nyendak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
197 Woodside Ave, Unit Unit 3197 Woodside Ave1BR,1BA$2.07

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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