Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $863 (19 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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property at 117 Hudson St
$1,100 - $1,400
Studio Rentals
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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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property at 48 Marrow St
$1,450
Studio Rentals
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Furnished

48 Marrow St

NewarkNJ07103

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421 Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 Central

421 Central AveNewark, NJ 07107
property at 4 Rutgers Dr
$1,500
Studio Rentals
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Furnished

4 Rutgers Dr

NewarkNJ07103

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property at 1 Cornerstone Ln
$1,200 - $1,650
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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1 Cornerstone Ln

NewarkNJ07103

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 1 Bed unit found at 421 Central priced from $1,500. 24 Jones has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,903. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
421 Central1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
24 JonesResidence 5Studio,1BA$1,903
Hoyt TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,957
134-142 Sussex Ave1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Envy by Gomes1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, NJ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2 Bed x 1 Bath Type-2 Model at 91 Halsey St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 74 Sussex Ave Model at 74 Sussex Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,899 with a $2.41 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.
91 Halsey St2 Bed x 1 Bath Type-22BR,1BA$2.13
74 Sussex Ave, Unit 274 Sussex Ave3BR,2BA$2.41
386 New St, Unit Apartment 2386 New St3BR,2BA$2.08
64 James St64 James St3BR,1BA$2.45
510 Washington St, Unit 1L510 Washington StStudio ,1BA$2.33
Envy by Gomes2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$3.09
Hahne and Co.1 Bedroom w/ Den / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.15
Vermella Broad StreetA41BR,1BA$3.35
Vida By Gomes1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.14
421 Central1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Heights, Newark, NJ

Ranked #21

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

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3.5
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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 24 Jones listed at $1,903.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $1,500 at 421 Central.

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 $2,200 at 134-142 Sussex Ave.

What is the most affordable University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newark Urby and starts from $3,084.

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