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property at 209 Mt Prospect Ave

$850

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$850
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209 Mt Prospect Ave, Unit 33

209 Mt Prospect Ave
NewarkNJ07104
property at 127 S Burnett St

$900

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$900
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$900

Studio, 1 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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$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 262 Rutledge Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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262 Rutledge Ave

East OrangeNJ07017
property at 65 Columbia St

$1,200 - $1,275

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65 Columbia St

NewarkNJ07102

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property at 58 Underwood St

$1,350

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$1,350
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58 Underwood St

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 481 University Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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481 University Ave

NewarkNJ07102

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property at 481 University Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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481 University Ave

NewarkNJ07102
property at 568 Grove St

$1,500

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$1,500
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568 Grove St

IrvingtonNJ07111
property at 70 W Grand St

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

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70 W Grand St

ElizabethNJ07202
property at 4 Rutgers Dr

$1,550

Studio Rentals

Available Aug 1

4 Rutgers Dr

NewarkNJ07103

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Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, NJ area range in price from $500 to $9,500 with an overall median price of $3,438. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Forest Hill at $900, Dayton at $1,400, and South Broad Street at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newark Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forest Hill$2,300$90034
Dayton$2,395$1,40037
South Broad Street$2,400$1,50013
University Heights$2,497$89091
Dayton Weequahic Park$2,500$1,37542
South Ironbound$2,500$1,00021
Ward 2$2,546$500241
Lower Roseville$2,550$95036
Lower Vailsburg$2,550$50057
Springfield Belmont$2,550$1,50033

Cheapest Available Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newark, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at FOUND Study University Centre in the Central Business District neighborhood priced from $890. 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
FOUND Study University CentreDouble in 2x2 - Newark 26-27 (12 Month)2BR,2BA$890
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

As of March 28, 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 16 Marne St Model at 16 Marne St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the North Ironbound 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
16 Marne St, Unit 216 Marne St3BR,2.5BA$0.24
55 Schley St, Unit 355 Schley St3BR,2BA$0.26
37 6th St, Unit 237 6th St3BR,1BA$0.28
275 Rhode Island Ave, Unit 2nd Unit275 Rhode Island Ave3BR,1BA$0.85
64 Rome St, Unit #1st Floor64 Rome St3BR,2BA$1.02
24 Grand Ave, Unit 124 Grand Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
30 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 2nd Floor30 Mount Pleasant Ave3BR,2BA$1.05
44 Webster St, Unit #2 Unit Webster44 Webster St3BR,1BA$0.86
44 Elwood Ave, Unit Clifton rm44 Elwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.75

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Newark

    What type of rentals are currently available in Newark?

    There are currently 4390 Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $500 to $9,249. There are also 527 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newark ranging from $800 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 $800 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,164.

    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 $895 to $8,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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