
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $700 (16 Rentals)
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Hoyt Tower

58 New St

50-54-54 Sussex Ave

Teachers Village - 17 William
Downtown Newark, Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Newark?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Newark Studio Apartments | $2,316 | $1,690 | $3,460 |
Downtown Newark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $1,600 | $4,115 |
Downtown Newark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $1,850 | $6,916 |
Downtown Newark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $2,570 | $5,199 |
Downtown Newark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $2,840 | $3,160 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Newark Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Newark area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Clinton Street Lofts priced from $1,750. Teachers Village - 17 William has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Downtown Newark apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clinton Street Lofts | C Line | 1BR, | $1,750 |
Teachers Village - 17 William | 1 Jr Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
115Bruen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Indigo Residence | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Newark Urby | M2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newark, NJ
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Newark area is the $2.14 price per square foot 68 Prospect St Model at 68 Prospect St, Unit 2 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Newark apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath / 2 Line Model at 91 Halsey Street starting at $2,500 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Newark apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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68 Prospect St, Unit 2 | 68 Prospect St | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
91 Halsey Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath / 2 Line | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The William House | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
Teachers Village - 17 William | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
25 Cottage St, Unit 2 | 25 Cottage St | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Clinton Street Lofts | C Line | 1BR, | $2.12 |
5 Elm St, Unit 3 | 5 Elm St | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
William Flats | Jackson | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Walker House | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
115Bruen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Newark, Newark, NJ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Downtown Newark Neighborhood in Newark, NJ
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
95 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
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 Downtown Newark Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Newark?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Newark is under $2,070.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Newark?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Newark is Clinton Street Lofts which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Downtown Newark costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 39 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Newark?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Newark have an average cost of $131 which is $2,869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Newark.
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