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21 Willoughby St

188 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1

112 Midland Pl

Orange Portfolio Holdings

372 Central Ave, Unit C4

Fairway Gardens

65 Monticello Ave

140 N Walnut St, Unit 2

Forest Hill Towers

Washington Towers

439 Mt Prospect Ave

29 High St

200 Franklin St, Unit 42

15 Branch Brook Pl

339 Leslie St

167 Shephard Ave, Unit B

725 Mount Prospect Ave, Unit 3

BLVD 446

45 Bloomfield Ave

Franklin Towers

747 Valley Rd Assoc LLC

Hoyt Tower

Carpenter Terrace Apartments

46 Humbert St, Unit Apt. 1

290 Wainwright St, Unit C8

51 Becker Terrace

935 Broad St

Indigo 141: NEW Boutique Collection of Units

106 South Harrison Street

19 Walnut Terrace

217-219 Fairmount Ave, Unit 3

55 Hazelwood Ave

50-54-54 Sussex Ave
Essex County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Essex County Studio Apartments | $2,071 | $1,025 | $7,892 |
Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,217 | $717 | $10,000+ |
Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $808 | $10,000+ |
Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,371 | $1,000 | $8,500 |
Essex County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,862 | $3,000 | $5,400 |
Essex County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Essex County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Essex County is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Essex County?
The cheapest apartment in Essex County is The Residences at Clinton Hill which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Essex County costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Essex County?
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 65 regular apartments in Essex County 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 Essex County?
Cheap apartments in Essex County have an average cost of $238 which is $9,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essex County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.