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property at 108 4th Ave

$800

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108 4th Ave, Unit B4

108 4th Ave
NewarkNJ07104
property at 344 Kearny Ave

$950

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$950
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344 Kearny Ave

KearnyNJ07032
property at 1023 Voorhees St

$950 - $1,100

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$950 - $1,100
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1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205

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property at 488 S 18th St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

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488 S 18th St

NewarkNJ07103

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property at 2 Noll Pl

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Noll Pl

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 475 Clinton Ave

$1,398

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$1,398
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475 Clinton Ave, Unit 2

475 Clinton Ave
NewarkNJ07108

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property at 152 Mapes Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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152 Mapes Ave, Unit 3

152 Mapes Ave
NewarkNJ07112
property at 117 Hudson St

$1,150 - $1,400

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117 Hudson St

NewarkNJ07103
property at 85 Woodland Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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85 Woodland Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 318 Ellis Ave

$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

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Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, NJ area range in price from $700 to $11,000 with an overall median price of $2,371. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Broadway at $1,725, Forest Hill at $1,770, and Dayton at $2,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newark Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Broadway$1,725$85040
Forest Hill$1,770$85048
Dayton$2,000$85049
Dayton Weequahic Park$2,000$85056
Weequahic$2,000$85053
Lower Vailsburg$2,100$1,29568
Upper Vailsburg$2,125$1,29528
Springfield Belmont$2,150$1,22553
Upper Clinton Hill$2,150$85061
Upper Irvington$2,200$97566

Cheapest Available Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $932. Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newark apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 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 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
326 Field Pl, Unit #2L326 Field Pl3BR,1BA$0.51
83 Sheridan St, Unit 283 Sheridan St3BR,1BA$0.84
212 Oakwood Pl212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
44 Elwood Ave, Unit Clifton rm44 Elwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
283 Clifton Ave, Unit Clifton283 Clifton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04
47 Saint James Pl47 Saint James Pl1BR,1BA$1.08

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Newark

    What type of rentals are currently available in Newark?

    There are currently 4459 Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $11,000. There are also 698 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newark ranging from $800 to $8,000.

    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 $800 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,516.

    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 $850 to $8,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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