Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 2 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (43 Rentals)

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151 N Walnut St
Studio Apartments

151 N Walnut St

151 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017

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110 Washington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Washington St

110 Washington StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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38 S Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 S Walnut St

38 S Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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249 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

249 Prospect St

249 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Twin Oaks
Studio Apartments

The Twin Oaks

46-56 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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94 S Munn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

94 S Munn Ave

94 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Chestnut Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Park

25 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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230 North Munn
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 North Munn

230 N Munn StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75-81 N Arlington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

75-81 N Arlington Ave

75-81 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Munn Heritage
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Munn Heritage

77 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Sunrise Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

209-215 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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116 Lenox Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lenox Ave

116 Lenox AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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115 S Clinton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 S Clinton St

115 S Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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172 William St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

172 William St

172 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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207 S Harrison St
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 S Harrison St

207 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Rockledge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockledge Apartments

94 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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95 N Walnut St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

95 N Walnut St

95 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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baldwin
3 Bedroom Apartments

baldwin

4 Baldwin StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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268 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

268 Prospect St

268 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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317 William St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

317 William St

317 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75 N Walnut St
Studio Apartments

75 N Walnut St

75 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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PLA FOUR 24 LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

PLA FOUR 24 LLC

24 S Grove StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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On Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

On Apartments

141 Cleveland StOrange, NJ 07050
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27 High St
Studio Apartments

27 High St

27 High StOrange, NJ 07050
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Cleveland Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cleveland Gardens

204-208 Cleveland StOrange, NJ 07050
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Ward 2, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward 2 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 2 area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Twin Oaks priced from $950. Glenwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Ward 2 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
Harclay House ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio - OP1Studio,1BA$1,499
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,500
Nice one bedroom apt in quiet location1BR1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, NJ

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 2 area is the $0.96 price per square foot 189 Chapman St Model at 189 Chapman St, Unit First Unit in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Ward 2 apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 347 Park Ave starting at $2,700 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Bel Air neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 2 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
189 Chapman St, Unit First Unit189 Chapman St3BR,1BA$0.96
347 Park Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.00
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study1BR,2BA$1.63
94 Eaton Pl, Unit 1B94 Eaton Pl4BR,1BA$1.91
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St2BR,1BA$1.75
Riley Realty, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.98
123 S Munn Ave, Unit 5N123 S Munn Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
27 N 18th St, Unit 327 N 18th St1BR,1BA$1.71
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.27
268 S Harrison St, Unit 401268 S Harrison St1BR,1BA$2.08

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Ward 2, East Orange, NJ

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ward 2, East Orange, and the greater New York City area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 2 Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ward 2?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ward 2 is at The Twin Oaks listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 2 Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 2 Apartment is $1,467 at Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ward 2 Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ward 2 is starting from $1,807 at 255 South Harrison.

What is the most affordable Ward 2 Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ward 2 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 347 Park Ave and starts from $2,700.

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