
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (30 Rentals)
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Ambassador Towers

78 Elmwood Ave

The Park View At 320

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

48 Chelsea Ave

109 Richelieu Terrace
Ward 3, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 3?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ward 3 Studio Apartments | $1,648 | $1,350 | $2,000 |
Ward 3 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,100 | $2,850 |
Ward 3 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $1,600 | $3,600 |
Ward 3 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $1,950 | $3,833 |
Ward 3 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $2,050 | $3,395 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ward 3 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Ward 3 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 3 area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $1,369. Harclay House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Ward 3 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
Harclay House Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
Orange Portfolio Holdings | Studio - OP1 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
243 Harrison LLC | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, NJ
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.63 price per square foot 1 Bedroom + Study Model at Aura 240 in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the 53 Oak Ave Model at 53 Oak Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 3 apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Aura 240 | 1 Bedroom + Study | 1BR,2BA | $1.63 |
53 Oak Ave, Unit 2 | 53 Oak Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
55 Chelsea Ave, Unit 1 | 55 Chelsea Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
123 S Munn Ave, Unit 5N | 123 S Munn Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
243 Harrison LLC | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
81 Whitney St, Unit 1 | 81 Whitney St | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
93 Norwood St, Unit 2 | 93 Norwood St | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
25 Princeton St, Unit 1R | 25 Princeton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Millennium | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
84 McKay Ave, Unit Room for Rent | 84 McKay Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWard 3, East Orange, NJ
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Best Local Schools in Ward 3, East Orange, NJ
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School
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Best Local Schools in Ward 3, East Orange, NJ
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 3 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 3?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 3 is under $1,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 3?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 3 is Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $1,467, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $2,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 3?
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 Ward 3 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ward 3?
Cheap apartments in Ward 3 have an average cost of $152 which is $2,423 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 3.
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