
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $875 (42 Rentals)


Garden Spires Apartments

354 15th Ave

151 Smith St, Unit 4

67 Lincoln Ave

University Court, Inc.

129 Chancellor Ave

60-70 Crawford St
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330 Mount Prospect Ave

802 Broadway

292 Wainwright St

343 Schley St

595 Elizabeth Ave

Wainwright Street Arms

The Residences at Clinton Hill

City View Landing Family
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Elizabeth Goldsmith

583 Mount Prospect Ave

440 Washington Street Apartments

Georgia King Village

Montgomery Heights Apartments

1246 Waverly Pl

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1426 Springfield Ave, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor

The Majestic
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Washington Dodd

116 Lenox Ave

Stuyvesant Gardens Irvington

356 Stuyvesant Ave

207 S Harrison St

Stuyvesant Gardens

38 S Walnut St

Felicia Village
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Arlington Court Apartments

130 Prospect Street Apartments

44-54 Rich St

Chestnut Park

Rockledge Apartments

The Bordeaux

Center Street Apartments

14-20 Canfield St
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700 Chancellor Ave

Clinton House
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 | $2,037 | $500 | $3,300 |
| Greater Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $750 | $7,591 |
Greater Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,790 | $875 | $8,271 |
| Greater Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,534 | $838 | $6,542 |
| Greater Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $1,000 | $3,400 |
| Greater Newark 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,866 | $3,500 | $6,600 |
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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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Newark?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Newark is FOUND Study University Centre which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Greater Newark costs $4,500.
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 59 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 $141 which is $4,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Newark.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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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.