Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Vailsburg Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $700 (4 Rentals)
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Upper Vailsburg, Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Vailsburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper Vailsburg Studio Apartments | $1,266 | $1,250 | $1,275 |
Upper Vailsburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
Upper Vailsburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,750 | $2,375 |
Upper Vailsburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,900 | $3,950 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper Vailsburg Neighborhood of Newark, NJ.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Vailsburg, NJ
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Vailsburg area is the $1.98 price per square foot 36 Boyden Ave Model at 36 Boyden Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Upper Vailsburg apartment is the 15 Finlay Pl Model at 15 Finlay Pl, Unit 2l starting at $2,650 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Vailsburg apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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36 Boyden Ave, Unit 1 | 36 Boyden Ave | 3BR,3BA | $1.98 |
15 Finlay Pl, Unit 2l | 15 Finlay Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.76 |
21 Vail St, Unit 3L | 21 Vail St | 3BR,1BA | $1.90 |
426 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 3 | 426 Stuyvesant Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12 | 342 Stuyvesant Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
516 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 20 | 516 Stuyvesant Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2 | 510 Stuyvesant Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.97 |
Getting Around the Upper Vailsburg Neighborhood in Newark, NJ
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
53 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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