Cheap Homes for Rent in Newark, NJ from $900 (53 Rentals)

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property at 1023 Voorhees St
$950 - $1,100

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Total Monthly Price$950 - $1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205
property at 37 Mapes Ave
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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37 Mapes Ave, Unit 22

37 Mapes Ave
NewarkNJ07112

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property at 2 Noll Pl
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2 Noll Pl, Unit 14

2 Noll Pl
NewarkNJ07106
property at 53 2nd Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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53 2nd Ave, Unit 3

53 2nd Ave
NewarkNJ07104
property at 475 Clinton Ave
$1,398

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Base Rent$1,398

Total Monthly Price$1,398
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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475 Clinton Ave, Unit 2

475 Clinton Ave
NewarkNJ07108

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property at 48 Marrow St
$1,450
Studio Rentals
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48 Marrow St

NewarkNJ07103
property at 924 Stuyvesant Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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924 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit V2

924 Stuyvesant Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
property at 271 Claremont Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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271 Claremont Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
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property at 600 N 6th St
$1,500 - $2,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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600 N 6th St

NewarkNJ07107
property at 70 W Grand St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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70 W Grand St

ElizabethNJ07202

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property at 1 Cornerstone Ln
$1,350 - $1,600
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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1 Cornerstone Ln

NewarkNJ07103
property at 106 N 16th St
$1,600 - $2,100
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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106 N 16th St

East OrangeNJ07017
property at 254 S Burnet St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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254 S Burnet St

East OrangeNJ07018

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property at 840 Mt Prospect Ave
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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840 Mt Prospect Ave, Unit APT 1

840 Mt Prospect Ave
NewarkNJ07104
property at 840 Mt Prospect Ave
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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840 Mt Prospect Ave

NewarkNJ07104
property at 60 Parkway Dr
$1,650 - $2,000
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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60 Parkway Dr

East OrangeNJ07017
property at 668-670 John F. Kennedy Blvd
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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668-670 Kennedy Boulevard 8

668-670 John F. Kennedy Blvd
BayonneNJ07002

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Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Newark, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/26/2026

Current rental homes in the Newark, NJ area range in price from $950 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $2,381. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Seventh Avenue at $2,000, Downtown Newark at $2,142, and Dayton Weequahic Park at $2,175. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newark Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Seventh Avenue$2,000$1,3509
Downtown Newark$2,142$2,1004
Dayton Weequahic Park$2,175$1,10018
North Ironbound$2,185$1,10010
Upper Irvington$2,200$1,50039
Forest Hill$2,200$1,35019
Lower Vailsburg$2,200$1,30034
North Broadway$2,200$1,35014
West Side$2,200$1,29523
Lower Broadway$2,300$1,10030

Best Value Homes for Rent in Newark, NJ

As of September 26, 2026 the best value rental home in the Newark area is the $0.45 price per square foot 1057 Bond St Model at 1057 Bond St in the Downtown Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Newark rental home is the 807 S 14th St Model at 807 S 14th St, Unit #1 in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newark homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1057 Bond St1057 Bond St5BR, 3BA$0.45
807 S 14th St, Unit #1807 S 14th St3BR, 1BA$0.22
186 Oakwood Pl186 Oakwood Pl3BR, 1BA$0.24
500 S 18th St500 S 18th St2BR, 2BA$0.23
339 Valley St339 Valley St2BR, 1BA$0.24
346 S 10th St346 S 10th St4BR, 2BA$0.71
148 Dewey St148 Dewey St3BR, 3BA$1.07
148 Dewey St148 Dewey St3BR, 3BA$1.07
155 N 16th St155 N 16th St3BR, 1BA$0.86
77 Forest St, Unit 277 Forest St4BR, 2BA$1.20

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Newark, NJ
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Ranked #73

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Newark

    What type of rentals are currently available in Newark?

    There are currently 4571 Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $800 to $8,900. There are also 504 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newark ranging from $900 to $5,500.

    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 $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,511.

    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 $1,569 to $8,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,975.

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