
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $800 (30 Rentals)
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Ambassador Towers

78 Elmwood Ave

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

Executive House
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12 Elmwood Ave, Unit bl 1

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Ward 5, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 5?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ward 5 Studio Apartments | $1,912 | $1,369 | $2,750 |
Ward 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $1,136 | $3,465 |
Ward 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,755 | $1,700 | $7,575 |
Ward 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $1,995 | $3,000 |
Ward 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
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Cheapest Available Ward 5 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 5 area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Twin Oaks priced from $950. Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Ward 5 apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Twin Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
11 Ampere Plaza | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, NJ
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $1.91 price per square foot 94 Eaton Pl Model at 94 Eaton Pl, Unit 1B in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the 2BR01-2nd Model at 313-315 Lake St starting at $2,500 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Lower Broadway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 5 apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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94 Eaton Pl, Unit 1B | 94 Eaton Pl | 4BR,1BA | $1.91 |
313-315 Lake St | 2BR01-2nd | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
219 Roseville Ave, Unit 201 | 219 Roseville Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
230 Roseville Ave, Unit 201 | 230 Roseville Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
49 N 14th St, Unit 1 | 49 N 14th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
27 N 18th St, Unit 3 | 27 N 18th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
288 2nd Ave W, Unit 1A | 288 2nd Ave W | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
321 Park Ave, Unit 7 | 321 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
The Twin Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
36 S 12th St, Unit 3 | 36 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 The Twin Oaks listed at $950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 5 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward 5 Apartment is $1,450 at 11 Ampere Plaza.
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 $2,500 at 313-315 Lake St.
What is the most affordable Ward 5 Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ward 5 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 244 4th St and starts from $2,450.
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