Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Clinton Hill Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $900 (33 Rentals)

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property at 848 S 14th St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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848 S 14th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

848 S 14th St
NewarkNJ07108
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Avon Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avon Hills

739-745 S 10th StNewark, NJ 07108
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property at 21 Tillinghast St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Tillinghast St

NewarkNJ07108
property at 475 Clinton Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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475 Clinton Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

475 Clinton Ave
NewarkNJ07108
property at 336 Madison Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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336 Madison Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

336 Madison Ave
NewarkNJ07108
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30 Wainwright St
3 Bedroom Apartments

30 Wainwright St

30 Wainwright StNewark, NJ 07112
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14 Grant Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

14 Grant Ave

14 Grant AveNewark, NJ 07112
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Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Clinton Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
124-130 Ellis AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Clinton Hill, NJ

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Clinton Hill area is the $0.24 price per square foot 55 Schley St Model at 55 Schley St in the in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Upper Clinton Hill apartment is the 93 Osborne Ter Model at 93 Osborne Ter starting at $3,200 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Clinton Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
55 Schley St55 Schley St3BR,2BA$0.24
93 Osborne Ter93 Osborne Ter4BR,2BA$1.68
811 S 13th St, Unit 811 S 13th Street, Unit 2811 S 13th St3BR,2BA$2.04
48 Ellis Ave, Unit 148 Ellis Ave3BR,2BA$2.08
815 S 12th St, Unit 2815 S 12th St3BR,2BA$2.17
871 S 19th St, Unit 1871 S 19th St3BR,1BA$1.92
913 S 18th St, Unit 3913 S 18th St3BR,1BA$1.95
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05
30 Wainwright St, Unit 130 Wainwright St3BR,1BA$2.00
47 Saint James Pl, Unit 347 Saint James Pl2BR,1BA$2.00

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ

Ranked #13

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Clinton Hill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Clinton Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Clinton Hill is The Residences at Clinton Hill which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Upper Clinton Hill costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Clinton Hill?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Upper Clinton Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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