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property at 35 Rutgers Dr

35 Rutgers Dr

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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property at 295 S 7th St

295 S 7th St

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property at 12 Krueger Ct

12 Krueger Ct

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property at 1 Noll Pl

1 Noll Pl

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property at 1 Noll Pl

1 Noll Pl

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property at 30 Richmond St

30 Richmond St

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property at 236 Warren St

236 Warren St

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property at 126 Franklin St

126 Franklin St

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property at 1 Vaughan Dr

1 Vaughan Dr

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property at 67 US-1

67 US-1

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property at 703 Elm St

703 Elm St

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property at 46 E 22nd St

46 E 22nd St

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property at 154 N 14th St

154 N 14th St

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property at 84 W 25th St

84 W 25th St

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Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, NJ area range in price from $700 to $8,621 with an overall median price of $3,512. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Upper Irvington at $700, Ward 5 at $1,136, and Lower Vailsburg 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
Upper Irvington$2,600$700103
Ward 5$2,620$1,136113
Lower Vailsburg$2,650$1,25085
Upper Vailsburg$2,700$1,25020
Ward 4$2,745$1,300150
West Side$2,745$93286
Ward 3$2,875$1,300126
Ward 1$2,900$1,13658
Watsessing County Park$2,900$1,13686
Ward 2$3,000$1,136113

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. The Twin Oaks in the Ward 2 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. 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
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Senior Horizon1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,141
Heritage EstatesStudio1BR,1BA$1,175
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newark area is the $0.25 price per square foot 13 Westervelt Pl Model at 13 Westervelt Pl, Unit 2 in the in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Newark apartment is the 113 Isabella Ave Model at 113 Isabella Ave, Unit 113 Isabella Ave Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill 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.
13 Westervelt Pl, Unit 213 Westervelt Pl3BR,2BA$0.25
113 Isabella Ave, Unit 113 Isabella Ave Unit 2113 Isabella Ave3BR,1BA$0.55
10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 110 Housman Ct3BR,1.5BA$0.98
317 Summer Ave, Unit Floor 1317 Summer Ave3BR,2BA$0.88
189 Chapman St, Unit First Unit189 Chapman St3BR,1BA$0.96
956 William St956 William St3BR,1BA$1.18
48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor48 Elmwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
397 Chadwick Ave, Unit 1397 Chadwick Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newark

What type of rentals are currently available in Newark?

There are currently 4256 Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $13,430. There are also 382 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newark ranging from $950 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Newark?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Newark ranges from $950 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,085.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Newark?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Newark range from $800 to $11,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.