Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Hill Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $900 (8 Rentals)

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96-98 Peabody Pl

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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
Nyendak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, NJ

As of April 27, 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 175-177 Manchester Pl Model at 175-177 Manchester Pl, Unit Fl2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.22 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
175-177 Manchester Pl, Unit Fl2175-177 Manchester Pl3BR,2BA$1.22
75 Lake St, Unit 275 Lake St3BR,2BA$2.33
79 Irving St, Unit 279 Irving St4BR,1BA$2.04
123 Highland Ave, Unit 1st Floor123 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$1.70
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
89 Montclair Ave2B, 1BA2BR,1BA$2.75
264 1/2 Garside St, Unit 1264 1/2 Garside St2BR,1BA$2.31
Nyendak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Hill?

There are currently 185 Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, NJ with pricing that ranges from $900 to $4,500. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Hill ranging from $950 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Hill ranges from $950 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,589.

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