Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Hill Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Forest Hill area of Newark.

property at 209 Mt Prospect Ave

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 Mt Prospect Ave

NewarkNJ07104
property at 209 Mt Prospect Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 Mt Prospect Ave

NewarkNJ07104
property at 209 Mt Prospect Ave

$900

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$900

Total Monthly Price
$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

209 Mt Prospect Ave

NewarkNJ07104
property at 96-98 Peabody Pl

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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96-98 Peabody Pl

NewarkNJ07104

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property at 209 Mt Prospect Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 Mt Prospect Ave

NewarkNJ07104

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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
Professional Management, Modern, Large Apt and Heat/HWStudioStudio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, NJ

As of March 13, 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
44 Elwood Ave, Unit Clifton rm44 Elwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
539 Summer Ave, Unit #2539 Summer Ave3BR,1BA$1.96
548 Parker St, Unit 1548 Parker St2BR,1BA$2.60
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
264 1/2 Garside St, Unit 1264 1/2 Garside St2BR,1BA$2.44
Nyendak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Addison Towers380 BStudio ,1BA$2.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Hill?

There are currently 183 Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, NJ with pricing that ranges from $900 to $3,000. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Hill ranging from $800 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 $800 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,059.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forest Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forest Hill range from $2,000 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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