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property at 344 Kearny Ave

$950

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344 Kearny Ave

KearnyNJ07032
property at 108 4th Ave

$1,000

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108 4th Ave, Unit A3

108 4th Ave
NewarkNJ07104
property at 1023 Voorhees St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205

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property at 12 Colgate Dr

$1,175 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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12 Colgate Dr

NewarkNJ07103

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property at 289 Rose St

$1,400 - $2,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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289 Rose St

NewarkNJ07108

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, NJ area range in price from $684 to $8,770 with an overall median price of $3,645. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dayton Weequahic Park at $925, West Side at $684, and Springfield Belmont at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newark Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Dayton Weequahic Park$2,450$92559
West Side$2,487$68481
Springfield Belmont$2,525$1,45023
South Broad Street$2,599$1,25051
Upper Clinton Hill$2,650$93259
Lower Roseville$2,750$95029
Lower Vailsburg$2,750$1,20039
Fairmount$2,800$68464
South Ironbound$2,800$1,00060
Upper Vailsburg$2,800$1,20011

Cheapest Available Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newark, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Fairmount Crossing in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $820. The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newark apartments for rent:

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
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Addison Towers402 FStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newark area is the $0.27 price per square foot 15 Vernon Ave Model at 15 Vernon Ave in the in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Newark apartment is the 167 Davis Ave Model at 167 Davis Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,650 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newark apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
326 Field Pl, Unit #2L326 Field Pl3BR,1BA$0.51
72 Sumo Village Ct, Unit Second Floor72 Sumo Village Ct3BR,2BA$0.80
83 Sheridan St, Unit 283 Sheridan St3BR,1BA$0.84
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0575 Stuyvesant Ave1BR,1BA$0.70
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05

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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 Newark

    What type of rentals are currently available in Newark?

    There are currently 4423 Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $684 to $8,770. There are also 700 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newark ranging from $950 to $12,000.

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

    Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Newark ranges from $950 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,222.

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

    For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Newark range from $949 to $8,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

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