Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Broad Street Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $700 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Broad Street?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Broad Street Studio Apartments | $2,308 | $1,450 | $2,615 |
South Broad Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $1,500 | $3,775 |
South Broad Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $1,648 | $4,250 |
South Broad Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $2,100 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available South Broad Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Broad Street area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Astor by Gomes priced from $1,700. BLVD 446 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable South Broad Street apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Astor by Gomes | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
BLVD 446 | C | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
The Ballantine | S2.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
The William House | Studio 11 | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Broad Street, NJ
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Broad Street area is the $2.33 price per square foot 95 Pennington St Model at 95 Pennington St, Unit 1 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value South Broad Street apartment is the 118 Ridgewood Ave Model at 118 Ridgewood Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Broad Street apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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95 Pennington St, Unit 1 | 95 Pennington St | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
118 Ridgewood Ave, Unit 2 | 118 Ridgewood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
202 Ridgewood Ave, Unit 3R | 202 Ridgewood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
59 E Runyon St, Unit 3 | 59 E Runyon St | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
145 Sherman Ave, Unit 2 | 145 Sherman Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.18 |
145 Sherman Ave, Unit 2 | 145 Sherman Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.18 |
5 Elm St, Unit 3 | 5 Elm St | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Astor by Gomes | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
71 Crawford St, Unit 5 | 71 Crawford St | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
1209 Broad St, Unit 9 | 1209 Broad St | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Ranked #12
Among neighborhoods in Newark, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
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Getting Around the South Broad Street Neighborhood in Newark, NJ
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Broad Street Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Broad Street?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Broad Street is at The Ballantine listed at $1,995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Broad Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Broad Street Apartment is $1,700 at Astor by Gomes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Broad Street Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Broad Street is starting from $2,650 at Cosmo440 Luxury Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Broad Street Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Broad Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cosmo440 Luxury Apartments and starts from $3,269.
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