Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $1,100 (6 Rentals)

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Downtown, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 671 Lincoln priced from $1,399. 130 Mill Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
671 Lincoln1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
130 Mill Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,445
22 Cottage0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NJ

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.98 price per square foot 10 Housman Ct Model at 10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 1 in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 348 Millburn Ave Model at 348 Millburn Ave, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $3,950 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 110 Housman Ct3BR,1.5BA$0.98
348 Millburn Ave, Unit 2nd Floor348 Millburn Ave2BR,2BA$1.88
The Summit2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.37
South Orange Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
465 Valley StreetAPARTMENT2BR,1BA$1.78
1793 Springfield Ave, Unit A1793 Springfield Ave2BR,1BA$2.40
40 Brookwood Dr, Unit 340 Brookwood Dr2BR,1BA$2.44
75 Union Pl, Unit B375 Union Pl1BR,1BA$1.98
671 Lincoln1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
130 Mill Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 233 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,385 to $7,025. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,100 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,100 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,085.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $2,300 to $7,025, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,400 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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