Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $1,000 (106 Rentals)

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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 Garden Spires Apartments priced from $950. Sheridan Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Greater Newark apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Newark, NJ

As of August 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Newark area is the $0.22 price per square foot 17 Hanford St Model at 17 Hanford St, Unit 1 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Greater Newark apartment is the 19 Chapman Pl Model at 19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place starting at $2,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Upper Irvington 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.
17 Hanford St, Unit 117 Hanford St3BR,1BA$0.22
19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place19 Chapman Pl3BR,2BA$1.00
488 S 18th St, Unit 488488 S 18th St1BR,1BA$0.52
8 Elm St, Unit Ground floor8 Elm St1BR,1BA$0.78
393 Lafayette St393 Lafayette St2BR,1BA$1.10
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
150 Brookdale Ave, Unit 1150 Brookdale Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
45 Watson Ave, Unit 345 Watson Ave3BR,1BA$1.16
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26
53 Park Pl, Unit One room53 Park Pl1BR,0.5BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Newark

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater Newark?

There are currently 2941 Apartments for Rent in Greater Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $9,945. There are also 490 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Newark ranging from $1,000 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater Newark?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater Newark ranges from $1,000 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,257.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greater Newark?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greater Newark range from $1,569 to $9,635, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,901 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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