Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $600 (28 Rentals)

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292 S 7th St, Unit APT2
$1,550
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292 S 7th St, Unit APT2

292 S 7th StNewark, NJ 07103
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Golden Brick
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Brick

391-401 13th AveNewark, NJ 07103
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West Kinney Gardens
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

West Kinney Gardens

333 Springfield AveNewark, NJ 07103
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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 336 Madison Ave

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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336 Madison Ave

NewarkNJ07108
property at 318 Ellis Ave

$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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318 Ellis Ave, Unit 3

318 Ellis Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111

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West Side, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairmount Crossing priced from $684. 354 15th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount Crossing29.98% AMI1BR,1BA$684
354 15th Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1,500
Ridgeview Parc02 Line1BR,1BA$1,800
The Unity at S Orange Ave91BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NJ

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.18 price per square foot 408 14th Ave Model at 408 14th Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 78 S Devine St Model at 78 S Devine St starting at $2,550 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
408 14th Ave, Unit 2408 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
78 S Devine St78 S Devine St3BR,1BA$1.70
734 S 15th St, Unit 2734 S 15th St3BR,2BA$1.96
429 18th Ave429 18th Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
875 S 20th St, Unit 2875 S 20th St3BR,1BA$2.05
686 S 11th St, Unit First Floor686 S 11th St3BR,1BA$2.00
643 S 13th St, Unit 2643 S 13th St3BR,1BA$2.00
750 S 17th St750 S 17th St3BR,1BA$2.20
292 S 7th St, Unit APT2292 S 7th St1BR,1BA$1.64
Fairmount Crossing57.98% AMI1BR,1BA$1.99

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $684 at Fairmount Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side is starting from $820 at Fairmount Crossing.

What is the most affordable West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairmount Crossing and starts from $949.

Expert Rental Resources

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