
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Vailsburg Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $500 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower Vailsburg area of Newark.


155 Smith St, Unit 3

151 Smith St, Unit 4

56 Lenox St, Unit Fl 3

1149 S Orange Ave

216 Sunset Ave

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174 W End Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

157 Brookdale Ave

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198 W End Ave, Unit 1L, Unit 1L
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138 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 1F, Unit 1F

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173 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2B, Unit 2B

19 Abbotsford Ave

48 Hazelwood Ave, Unit Apt 1

115 Mead St, Unit 1, Unit 1

362 Sanford Ave

534 S 20th St

138 Stuyvesant Ave.

115 Mead St
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113 Rhode Island Ave, Unit Basement for Storage Only, Unit Basement for Storage Only

151 South Munn Ave

41 Watson Ave

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309 Ellis Ave, Unit B, Unit B

68 Elmwood Ave

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130 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

587 Grove St

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123 S Munn Ave

587 Grove St, Unit 3L
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408 14th Ave, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

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331 Myrtle Ave, Unit Unit 1, Unit Unit 1

356 Stuyvesant Ave

Residence on 18th

94 S Munn Ave

148 S Munn Ave

16 Montrose Terrace

389 Amherst St

89 Tremont Ave
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Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Vailsburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Vailsburg Studio Apartments | $1,016 | $500 | $1,300 |
| Lower Vailsburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $1,400 | $2,225 |
| Lower Vailsburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Lower Vailsburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $2,000 | $2,950 |
| Lower Vailsburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $2,200 | $3,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Vailsburg Neighborhood of Newark, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Lower Vailsburg Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 South Munn Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Vailsburg, NJ
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Vailsburg area is the $0.51 price per square foot 75 Carolina Ave Model at 75 Carolina Ave in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Lower Vailsburg apartment is the 24 Grand Ave Model at 24 Grand Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $0.98 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Carolina Ave | 75 Carolina Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.51 |
| 24 Grand Ave, Unit 1 | 24 Grand Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 | 45 Watson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 408 14th Ave, Unit 2 | 408 14th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 130 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1 | 130 Elmwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 245 Orange Ave, Unit # 1 | 245 Orange Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 138 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 1F | 138 Stuyvesant Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 198 W End Ave, Unit 1L | 198 W End Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 309 Ellis Ave, Unit B | 309 Ellis Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 113 Rhode Island Ave, Unit Basement for Storage Only | 113 Rhode Island Ave | Studio ,0.5BA | $0.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Vailsburg Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower Vailsburg?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower Vailsburg is at 151 South Munn Ave listed at $1,300.
Expert Rental Resources
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