Cheap Homes for Rent in Lower Vailsburg Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $800 (13 Rentals)

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Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Vailsburg Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nice one bedroom apt in quiet location1BR1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Vailsburg, NJ

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Vailsburg area is the $1.21 price per square foot 45 Watson Ave Model at 45 Watson Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Lower Vailsburg apartment is the 156 Shepard Ave Model at 156 Shepard Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,199 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Lower Vailsburg 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.
45 Watson Ave, Unit 345 Watson Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
156 Shepard Ave, Unit 2156 Shepard Ave3BR,1BA$1.52
309 Ellis Ave309 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.69
38 Columbia Ave, Unit 238 Columbia Ave4BR,1BA$1.83
145 Vermont Ave, Unit 2145 Vermont Ave4BR,2BA$1.96
591 S 19th St, Unit 2591 S 19th St4BR,1BA$2.04
40 Columbia Ave, Unit 340 Columbia Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
81 Brookdale Ave, Unit 581 Brookdale Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
123 S Munn Ave, Unit 2K123 S Munn Ave1BR,1BA$2.02
342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12342 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Vailsburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Vailsburg?

There are currently 209 Apartments for Rent in Lower Vailsburg, NJ with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,000. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Vailsburg ranging from $800 to $3,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lower Vailsburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower Vailsburg ranges from $800 to $3,450 with an average monthly rent of $2,138.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lower Vailsburg?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lower Vailsburg range from $2,000 to $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $3,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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