
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $800 (136 Rentals)


Garden Spires Apartments

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279 New York Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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651 S 13th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

645 Ferry St, Unit iron, Unit iron

684 Summer Ave, Unit 9

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69 Mapes Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

155 Smith St

67 Lincoln Ave

16 Irving Ave
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157 Fairmount Ave

Heritage Estates

45 Bloomfield Ave

Parkwood Place Apartments

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138 S 10th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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421 S 16th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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73 Malvern St

Nyendak Apartments

684 Summer Ave, Unit 101

684 Summer Ave
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High Park Terrace

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

305 Osborne Ter

292 Wainwright St

129 Chancellor Ave

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The Residences at Clinton Hill

802 Broadway

223-225 Mount Prospect Ave

96 Union St
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595 Elizabeth Ave

17-21 Elwood Pl

Wainwright Street Arms

Pavilion Towers

Elizabeth Goldsmith

25 Prospect St

Grafton Arms

32-38 Carteret St

Evelyn Arms

289 Orange St
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Montgomery Heights Apartments

Parkside Manor 55+ Community

Court Tower Apartments

26-28 Elizabeth Ave

421 Central

Lantana

Lincoln Park Lofts

West Kinney Gardens

Stella Garden Apartments

469 Elizabeth Ave
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Greater Newark, Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Newark?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Newark Studio Apartments | $2,020 | $500 | $3,300 |
Greater Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $800 | $7,591 |
| Greater Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,790 | $875 | $8,271 |
| Greater Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $838 | $6,542 |
| Greater Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $1,000 | $3,550 |
| Greater Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,525 | $3,500 | $6,600 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGreater Newark, Newark, NJ
Ranked #1
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Greater Newark, Newark, NJ
American History High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Newark Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater Newark?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Newark is under $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Newark?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Newark is Garden Spires Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Greater Newark costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Newark?
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 54 regular apartments in Greater Newark that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greater Newark?
Cheap apartments in Greater Newark have an average cost of $134 which is $3,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Newark.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.