Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (31 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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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
1 Bedroom 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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172 William St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

172 William St

172 William StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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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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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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PLA FOUR 24 LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

PLA FOUR 24 LLC

24 S Grove StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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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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Ward 5, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward 5 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 5 area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed 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 5 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Twin Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
11 Ampere Plaza1BR1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $2.17 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at 88 N Munn Ave in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the 197 N 5th St Model at 197 N 5th St, Unit Apartment 1st Floor starting at $2,350 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Ward 4 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 5 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
88 N Munn Ave4 Beds, 2.5 baths4BR,2.5BA$2.17
197 N 5th St, Unit Apartment 1st Floor197 N 5th St3BR,1BA$1.57
Georgian GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.40
317 Park Ave, Unit 11317 Park Ave3BR,2BA$2.10
168 N 9th St, Unit 2168 N 9th St3BR,1BA$2.20
230 Roseville Ave, Unit 201230 Roseville Ave3BR,1BA$2.05
219 Roseville Ave, Unit 201219 Roseville Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
111 Glenwood AvenueOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$2.29
321 Park Ave, Unit 7321 Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.24
The Twin Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 5, East Orange, NJ

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in East Orange, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 5 Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ward 5?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ward 5 is at Glenwood Apartments listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 5 Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 5 Apartment is $950 at The Twin Oaks.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ward 5 Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ward 5 is starting from $1,950 at 242 Prospect.

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