Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $800 (112 Rentals)

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property at 55 Wilson Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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55 Wilson Ave

KearnyNJ07032
property at 96-98 Peabody Pl

$950

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$950
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$950

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96-98 Peabody Pl

NewarkNJ07104
property at 344 Kearny Ave

$950

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$950
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$950

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344 Kearny Ave

KearnyNJ07032

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property at 1023 Voorhees St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205
property at 12 Colgate Dr

$1,175 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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12 Colgate Dr

NewarkNJ07103
property at 289 Rose St

$1,200 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

289 Rose St

NewarkNJ07108

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 632 Dr Martin Luther King J Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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632 Dr Martin Luther King J Dr, Unit 23

632 Dr Martin Luther King J Dr
NewarkNJ07102

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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 2 Beds unit found at Fairmount Crossing priced from $820. The Residences at Clinton Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here are the most affordable Greater Newark apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount Crossing29.98% AMI2BR,1BA$820
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Newark, NJ

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Newark area is the $0.26 price per square foot 37 6th St Model at 37 6th St, Unit 2 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Greater Newark apartment is the 98 S Burnett St Model at 98 S Burnett St, Unit 2 starting at $2,750 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Ward 2 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.
37 6th St, Unit 237 6th St3BR,1BA$0.26
98 S Burnett St, Unit 298 S Burnett St3BR,2BA$0.28
15 Vernon Ave15 Vernon Ave3BR,1BA$0.27
167 Davis Ave, Unit 2167 Davis Ave1BR,1BA$0.37
69 N 13th St69 N 13th StStudio ,1BA$0.63
29 Parkview Ave, Unit 29 Parkview Avenue29 Parkview Ave3BR,1BA$0.86
24 Grand Ave, Unit 124 Grand Ave3BR,1BA$0.96
46 1/2 3rd St46 1/2 3rd St4BR,2BA$0.95
156 Kearny Ave, Unit Shared Apartment156 Kearny Ave1BR,1BA$0.59
44 Elwood Ave, Unit Clifton rm44 Elwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.75

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Newark

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater Newark?

There are currently 2952 Apartments for Rent in Greater Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $600 to $7,591. There are also 573 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Newark ranging from $800 to $12,000.

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 $800 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,096.

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 $600 to $6,542, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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