Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Vailsburg Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $800 (8 Rentals)

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Residence on 18th

875 18th AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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356 Stuyvesant Ave
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356 Stuyvesant Ave

356 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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94 S Munn Ave
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94 S Munn Ave

94 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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148 S Munn Ave
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148 S Munn Ave

148 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Vailsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Vailsburg area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $1,369. Astor by Gomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Lower Vailsburg apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
Astor by Gomes1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,700
South Orange Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Vailsburg, NJ

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Vailsburg area is the $1.69 price per square foot 309 Ellis Ave Model at 309 Ellis Ave in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Lower Vailsburg apartment is the 591 S 19th St Model at 591 S 19th St, Unit 2 starting at $2,450 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Vailsburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
309 Ellis Ave309 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.69
591 S 19th St, Unit 2591 S 19th St4BR,1BA$2.04
145 Vermont Ave, Unit 2145 Vermont Ave4BR,2BA$2.08
38 Columbia Ave, Unit 138 Columbia Ave3BR,1BA$1.88
South Orange Towers2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
67 Stockman Pl, Unit B67 Stockman Pl3BR,1BA$1.80
99 Columbia Ave, Unit 399 Columbia Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
618 S Orange Ave, Unit 5618 S Orange Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
51 Oakland Ter, Unit 151 Oakland Ter1BR,1BA$2.10
342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12342 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Newark, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lower Vailsburg Neighborhood in Newark, NJ

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Vailsburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Vailsburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Vailsburg is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Vailsburg?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Vailsburg is Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $1,467, while the average apartment in Lower Vailsburg costs $2,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Vailsburg?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Lower Vailsburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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