Cheap Homes for Rent in University Heights Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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property at 117 Hudson St

117 Hudson St

NewarkNJ07103
property at 35 Rutgers Dr

35 Rutgers Dr

NewarkNJ07103

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12 Krueger Ct

NewarkNJ07103
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30 Richmond St

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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 1 Bed unit found at Clinton Street Lofts priced from $1,750. The Essex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clinton Street LoftsF Line1BR,1BA$1,750
The EssexStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
Arbol by Gomes1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,850
The BallantineS2.1Studio,1BA$1,895
42-48 Norfolk St1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, NJ

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $2.01 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath / 2 Line Model at 91 Halsey Street in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the Residence 2 Model at 24 Jones starting at $2,853 with a $2.58 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 Street2 Bed 1 Bath / 2 Line2BR,1BA$2.01
24 JonesResidence 22BR,2BA$2.58
348 Sussex Ave, Unit 2348 Sussex Ave3BR,2BA$2.30
Walker House2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.79
Envy by Gomes2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$2.81
134-142 Sussex Ave2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.44
Hahne and Co.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.01
42-48 Norfolk St1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.66
Clinton Street LoftsF Line1BR,1BA$2.73
Arbol by Gomes1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in University Heights?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in University Heights, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $5,914. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Heights ranging from $1,050 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Heights ranges from $1,050 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,235.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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