Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $684 (231 Rentals)

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14 Halleck St, Unit 1
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
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14 Halleck St, Unit 1

14 Halleck StNewark, NJ 07104
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197 Woodside Ave, Unit 3
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
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197 Woodside Ave, Unit 3

197 Woodside AveNewark, NJ 07104
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property at 284 Hunterdon St
$1,400 - $2,250
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284 Hunterdon St

NewarkNJ07103

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 220 Roseville Ave
$1,500 - $1,795
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220 Roseville Ave

NewarkNJ07107

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Fairmount Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmount Crossing

381 S Orange AveNewark, NJ 07103
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Golden Brick
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Brick

391-401 13th AveNewark, NJ 07103
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292 Wainwright St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

292 Wainwright St

292 Wainwright StNewark, NJ 07112
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595 Elizabeth Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

595 Elizabeth Ave

595 Elizabeth AveNewark, NJ 07112
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129 Chancellor Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

129 Chancellor Ave

129 Chancellor AveNewark, NJ 07112
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University Court, Inc.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

University Court, Inc.

419 Washington StNewark, NJ 07102
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305 Osborne Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

305 Osborne Ter

305 Osborne TerNewark, NJ 07112
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Greater Newark, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Newark area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Clinton Hill priced from $932. Garden Spires Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Greater Newark apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Maple GardensApartment 10MStudio,1BA$999
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Newark, NJ

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Newark area is the $0.32 price per square foot 167 Davis Ave Model at 167 Davis Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Greater Newark apartment is the 69 N 13th St Model at 69 N 13th St starting at $2,600 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Ward 4 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Newark apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
167 Davis Ave, Unit 2167 Davis Ave1BR,1BA$0.32
69 N 13th St69 N 13th St3BR,1BA$0.60
91 Delavan Ave, Unit 2nd fl91 Delavan Ave3BR,2BA$0.98
409 Cleveland Ave, Unit 1F+B409 Cleveland Ave2BR,2BA$1.04
Tiffany ManorStarting at $2,0002BR,1.5BA$1.00
2 Park Ct, Unit B12 Park Ct1BR,1BA$1.01
408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0575 Stuyvesant Ave1BR,1BA$0.70
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Newark. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 The Residences at Clinton Hill which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Greater Newark costs $2,395.

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 70 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 $191 which is $2,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Newark.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.