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391-401 13th AveNewark, NJ 07103
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Newark, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, NJ area range in price from $850 to $12,827 with an overall median price of $3,426. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lower Vailsburg at $1,350, Ward 3 at $1,300, and Upper Irvington at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newark Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lower Vailsburg$2,495$1,35044
Ward 3$2,650$1,300106
Upper Irvington$2,700$1,250113
Ward 4$2,750$850125
Fairmount$2,750$1,300171
Upper Vailsburg$2,787$1,25017
West Side$2,800$93269
Downtown Newark$2,850$1,000112
University Heights$2,989$1,000156
Forest Hill$3,000$900147

Cheapest Available Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Clinton Hill in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $932. Senior Horizon in the Bergen Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,141. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newark apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Clinton Hill1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$932
Senior Horizon1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,141
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,209
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newark area is the $0.28 price per square foot 237 Peshine Ave Model at 237 Peshine Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Newark apartment is the 317 Summer Ave Model at 317 Summer Ave, Unit Floor 1 starting at $2,300 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Lower Broadway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newark apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
237 Peshine Ave, Unit 2237 Peshine Ave4BR,1BA$0.28
317 Summer Ave, Unit Floor 1317 Summer Ave3BR,2BA$0.92
467-469 Summer Ave, Unit 2467-469 Summer Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
587 Clinton AveApt 24BR,1BA$1.18
48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1st floor48 Elmwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
767 Broadway, Unit 1767 Broadway3BR,1BA$1.31
96 King St96 King St1BR,1BA$1.11
Georgian GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.40
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05
4 Rose Ave, Unit 2 R4 Rose Ave1BR,1BA$1.32

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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 Cheap Newark Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Newark?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newark is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newark?

The cheapest apartment in Newark is The Residences at Clinton Hill which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Newark costs $3,426.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Newark?

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 72 regular apartments in Newark 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 Newark?

Cheap apartments in Newark have an average cost of $127 which is $3,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newark.

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