Cheap Homes for Rent in the Greater Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $700 (63 Rentals)

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property at 108 4th Ave

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 4th Ave, Unit B4

108 4th Ave
NewarkNJ07104
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 127 S Burnett St

$900

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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127 S Burnett St

East OrangeNJ07018
property at 96-98 Peabody Pl

$950

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96-98 Peabody Pl

NewarkNJ07104
property at 1023 Voorhees St

$950 - $1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 2

1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205

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property at 344 Kearny Ave

$950

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344 Kearny Ave

KearnyNJ07032
property at 126 Coccio Dr

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

126 Coccio Dr

West OrangeNJ07052

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property at 2 Noll Pl

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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property at 117 Hudson St

$1,150 - $1,400

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117 Hudson St

NewarkNJ07103
property at 318 Ellis Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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318 Ellis Ave, Unit 3

318 Ellis Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
property at 165 Davis Ave

$1,450

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165 Davis Ave

KearnyNJ07032

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 Fairmount Crossing priced from $684. 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% AMI1BR,1BA$684
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Newark, NJ

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Newark area is the $0.23 price per square foot 104 Beaumont Pl Model at 104 Beaumont Pl, Unit 1 in the in the Forest Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Greater Newark apartment is the 33 Norman Rd Model at 33 Norman Rd, Unit 31 starting at $2,150 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Upper Vailsburg 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.
104 Beaumont Pl, Unit 1104 Beaumont Pl2BR,1BA$0.23
33 Norman Rd, Unit 3133 Norman Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
167 Davis Ave, Unit 2167 Davis Ave1BR,1BA$0.35
69 N 13th St69 N 13th StStudio ,1BA$0.60
203 2nd St, Unit 203 2nd Street, Newark City, NJ 07107203 2nd St3BR,1BA$0.91
212 Oakwood Pl212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl3BR,1BA$1.09
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
408 14th Ave, Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04

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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 2965 Apartments for Rent in Greater Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $684 to $11,000. There are also 540 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Newark ranging from $750 to $6,000.

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 $750 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,540.

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 $949 to $6,542, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,775.

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

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