1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ (1,427 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 06, 2025

There are currently 36578 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 Central Business District 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 Newark4724$2,379$850
Dayton Weequahic Park2300$2,650$1,425
Central Business District1610$2,571$1,250
Lower Clinton Hill1566$2,227$850
Forest Hill1474$2,625$1,450
Lower Roseville1450$2,650$1,209
North Broadway1449$2,625$1,450
Mount Pleasant Lower Broad1391$2,625$1,450
Upper Roseville1317$2,650$1,350
Seventh Avenue1256$2,640$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 $4,195. 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$4,195
255 Tuscan & Maplewood Lofts1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Loft1,190 Sq Ft$2,575
CityLine - Jersey City West261,157 Sq Ft$2,960
The Modern1BR With Loft B1,121 Sq Ft$2,775
Teachers Village - 17 William2 Bed 1 Bath990 Sq Ft$2,395
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study850 Sq Ft$2,100
South Orange Towers1 Bed 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,700
Bay 1511BR - Building 1749 Sq Ft$2,539

Cheapest Available Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 06, 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 $2,470. 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
Heritage House Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,300

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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 $2,470.

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 $4,195 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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