
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ironbound Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $1,000 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Ironbound area of Newark.


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339 Lafayette St, Unit 3

160 New York Ave

11 Thomas St, Unit 1

Nova by Gomes

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386 Walnut St, Unit 2F

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35 Gotthardt St, Unit 1st

293 E Kinney St, Unit Basement
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Astor by Gomes

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10 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1

84-86 Astor Street

49 Barbara St

92-94-94 Pacific St, Unit 1st Floor

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168 Pacific St, Unit 1

58 Wright St, Unit 2nd Floor

76 Barbara St
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45-47-47 Vesey St

255-257-257 New Jersey Railroad Ave

Main St Commons

168 Emmet St

22 Nichols St

88 Garrison St

Uniq Lofts

38 Delancy St
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South Ironbound, Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Ironbound?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ironbound 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $1,000 | $2,750 |
| South Ironbound 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,900 | $3,195 |
| South Ironbound 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,470 | $2,000 | $3,090 |
| South Ironbound 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available South Ironbound Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Ironbound area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Nova by Gomes priced from $1,730. 84-86 Astor Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,033. Here are the most affordable South Ironbound apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova by Gomes | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,730 |
| 84-86 Astor Street | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,033 |
| Centurion Ironbound | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ironbound, NJ
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Ironbound area is the $1.90 price per square foot 35 Gotthardt St Model at 35 Gotthardt St, Unit 1st in the in the North Ironbound neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value South Ironbound apartment is the 10 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 10 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Ironbound apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Gotthardt St, Unit 1st | 35 Gotthardt St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 10 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 | 10 Pennsylvania Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Centurion Ironbound | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 84-86 Astor Street | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 339 Lafayette St, Unit 3 | 339 Lafayette St | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Nova by Gomes | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 386 Walnut St, Unit 2F | 386 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 168 Pacific St, Unit 1 | 168 Pacific St | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
| 279 New York Ave, Unit 2 | 279 New York Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Ironbound, Newark, NJ
Ranked #19
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Ironbound Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Ironbound Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Ironbound Apartment is $2,054 at Nova by Gomes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Ironbound Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Ironbound is starting from $2,033 at 84-86 Astor Street.
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