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property at 127 S Burnett St

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127 S Burnett St

East OrangeNJ07018
property at 344 Kearny Ave

$950

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$950
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344 Kearny Ave

KearnyNJ07032
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
property at 362 Sanford Ave

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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362 Sanford Ave

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 271 Claremont Ave

$1,500

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271 Claremont Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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property at 848 S 14th St

$1,500

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848 S 14th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

848 S 14th St
NewarkNJ07108
property at 481 University Ave

$1,500

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481 University Ave, Unit 11, Unit 11

481 University Ave
NewarkNJ07102
property at 70 W Grand St

$1,550

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$1,550
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70 W Grand St

ElizabethNJ07202

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property at 2 Noll Pl

$1,595

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2 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106

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Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, NJ area range in price from $684 to $8,995 with an overall median price of $3,771. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fairmount at $684, Upper Clinton Hill at $932, and Weequahic at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newark Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairmount$2,400$68487
Upper Clinton Hill$2,400$93255
Weequahic$2,400$90048
Dayton$2,450$90042
West Side$2,475$68461
Springfield Belmont$2,495$1,27523
Lower Vailsburg$2,550$1,20044
Dayton Weequahic Park$2,575$92545
Ward 3$2,649$1,200193
Ward 2$2,665$1,289235

Cheapest Available Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newark, NJ is a 3 Beds unit found at FOUND Study University Centre in the Central Business District neighborhood priced from $799. Fairmount Crossing in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newark apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study University CentreDouble in 3x3 - Newark 26-27 (12 Month)3BR,3BA$799
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newark area is the $0.30 price per square foot 17 Norfolk St Model at 17 Norfolk St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Newark apartment is the 55 Schley St Model at 55 Schley St starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Upper Clinton Hill 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.
17 Norfolk St17 Norfolk St3BR,2BA$0.30
55 Schley St55 Schley St3BR,2BA$0.25
167 Davis Ave, Unit 2167 Davis Ave1BR,1BA$0.37
326 Field Pl, Unit #2L326 Field Pl3BR,1BA$0.52
102 Riggs Pl, Unit 1stfloor102 Riggs Pl2BR,1BA$0.57
96 S 12th St, Unit 396 S 12th St3BR,2BA$0.62
29 Parkview Ave, Unit 29 Parkview Avenue29 Parkview Ave3BR,1BA$0.86
722 S 20th St, Unit Unit 2722 S 20th St3BR,2BA$0.96
75 Carolina Ave75 Carolina AveStudio ,1BA$0.51
24 Grand Ave, Unit 124 Grand Ave3BR,1BA$0.98

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Newark

    What type of rentals are currently available in Newark?

    There are currently 4317 Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $684 to $10,500. There are also 553 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newark ranging from $900 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 $900 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,629.

    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 $799 to $8,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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