Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $800 (11 Rentals)

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Pavilion Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pavilion Towers

108 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNewark, NJ 07104
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117 Hudson St

NewarkNJ07103
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289 Orange St
1 Bedroom Apartments

289 Orange St

289 Orange StNewark, NJ 07103
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421 Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 Central

421 Central AveNewark, NJ 07107
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University Heights, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Vermella Broad Street priced from $1,872. Envy by Gomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vermella Broad StreetS3Studio,1BA$1,872
Envy by Gomes1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$2,100
Hahne and Co.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,108
134-142 Sussex Ave2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2,150
Hoyt TowerOne Bed/ One Bath1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, NJ

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $1.85 price per square foot 36 N 6th St Model at 36 N 6th St, Unit 1 in the in the University Heights neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the Abbey Model at Halston Flats starting at $2,650 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
36 N 6th St, Unit 136 N 6th St2BR,1BA$1.85
Halston FlatsAbbey2BR,1BA$2.57
51 New St, Unit 351 New St3BR,1BA$2.45
48 1/2 3rd St, Unit Floor 148 1/2 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.89
Arbol by Gomes2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.50
134-142 Sussex Ave2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.51
50-56 Norfolk St1BR 1BA +Den2BR,1BA$2.67
205 S Orange Ave, Unit 1205 S Orange Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
24 JonesResidence 211BR,1BA$2.96
Envy by Gomes1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$2.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Heights, Newark, NJ

Ranked #5

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Heights Neighborhood in Newark, NJ

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Heights is at Vermella Broad Street listed at $1,916.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $2,100 at Envy by Gomes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Heights is starting from $2,150 at 134-142 Sussex Ave.

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