1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ (1,443 Rentals)

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Newark, NJ Local Guide

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Newark 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 27, 2025

There are currently 32359 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Newark, NJ that range in price from $850 to $7,621. Greater Newark, Dayton Weequahic Park and Lower Clinton Hill are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Newark with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Greater Newark4591$2,380$850
Dayton Weequahic Park2291$2,650$1,375
Lower Clinton Hill1441$2,200$850
Central Business District1310$2,575$1,500
Mount Pleasant Lower Broad1145$2,638$1,450
Forest Hill1064$2,650$900
North Broadway1053$2,650$900
Seventh Avenue1043$2,650$1,209
Upper Roseville1013$2,660$1,350
Lower Roseville979$2,685$1,209

Largest Available Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Newark, NJ is found at The Avenue at South Orange in the Downtown neighborhood and is 1,332 square feet priced from $3,895. 255 Tuscan & Maplewood Lofts in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,190 square feet and currently listed start at $2,575. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Newark:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Avenue at South Orange1 Bedroom Den1,332 Sq Ft$3,895
255 Tuscan & Maplewood Lofts1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Loft1,190 Sq Ft$2,575
The Modern1BR With Loft B1,121 Sq Ft$2,775
Bay 1511BR - Building 11,117 Sq Ft$2,451
Taylor/VoseA71,108 Sq Ft$4,500
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study850 Sq Ft$2,100
South Orange Towers1 Bed 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,700

Cheapest Available Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Newark, NJ is the 1BR/1BA Model starting from $932 at The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Newark 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Senior Horizon starting at $1,141 in the Bergen Point neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Newark is currently $2,498. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Newark:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA$932
Senior Horizon1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,141
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,209

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Newark Overview

Located just eight miles from the excitement of New York City, apartments in Newark have been beckoning east coast residents for decades. Offering a compelling mix of convenience, big city amenities and a solid and ever-growing job market base, this working class New Jersey destination might just be the place you are looking for to call home.

Why live in Newark, NJ?

One of the most dynamic cities in all of New Jersey, rentals in Newark have much to offer. From nightlife to a flourishing job market, this east coast hot spot is a winning combination of industry, public parks and world-class shopping. Families will undoubtedly love the wide range of school options, and the local infrastructure makes travel a breeze. With the Big Apple just a short commute away, Newark apartments make an ideal settlement for many traveling New Yorkers as well.

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Getting Around Newark, NJ

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Newark Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Newark with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Newark is at The Residences at Clinton Hill listed at $932.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Newark Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Newark is $2,498.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Newark Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Newark is a 1,332 square feet unit starting from $3,895 at The Avenue at South Orange.

What is the average size for Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Newark is currently 0 sq ft.

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