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

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96 Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

96 Union St

96 Union StNewark, NJ 07105
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25 Prospect St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25 Prospect St

25 Prospect StNewark, NJ 07105
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Court Tower Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Court Tower Apartments

1 Court StNewark, NJ 07102
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Building 6
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Building 6

245 Halsey StNewark, NJ 07102
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Lincoln Park Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Park Lofts

39-41 Lincoln ParkNewark, NJ 07102
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Hallmark House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hallmark House

10 Hill StNewark, NJ 07102
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Clinton Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Street Lofts

11-15 Clinton StNewark, NJ 07102
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Downtown Newark, Newark, NJ Local Guide

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 Teachers Village - 17 William priced from $1,795. Indigo Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Newark apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Teachers Village - 17 William1 Jr Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Indigo ResidenceStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Clinton FlatsRegal1BR,1BA$1,975
The William HouseStudio 11Studio,1BA$2,050
The EddyStudio AStudio,1BA$2,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newark, NJ

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Newark area is the $3.13 price per square foot B13 Model at Eleven80 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,391. The second greatest value Downtown Newark apartment is the 68 Prospect St Model at 68 Prospect St, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 with a $2.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eleven80B132BR,2BA$3.13
68 Prospect St, Unit 268 Prospect St3BR,2BA$2.14
Walker House2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$2.41
The William House2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.74
Teachers Village - 17 William1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
25 Cottage St, Unit 225 Cottage St2BR,1BA$2.71
5 Elm St, Unit 35 Elm St2BR,1BA$2.44
William FlatsJackson1BR,1BA$2.86
160-164 University Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$3.23
Water`s EdgeLayout M1BR,1BA$3.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Newark, Newark, NJ

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Newark, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Newark. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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 $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Newark?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Newark is Teachers Village - 17 William which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Downtown Newark costs $2,850.

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 4 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 $134 which is $2,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Newark.

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