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Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, NJ area range in price from $700 to $8,669 with an overall median price of $3,514. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lower Vailsburg at $1,025, Ward 3 at $1,025, and Upper 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
Lower Vailsburg$2,350$1,02558
Ward 3$2,400$1,025132
Upper Vailsburg$2,475$1,25022
Upper Irvington$2,600$700131
Ward 4$2,675$850136
West Side$2,750$93269
Ward 5$2,822$850117
Ward 1$2,900$1,13668
Watsessing County Park$2,900$1,136106
Ward 2$3,000$850126

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
Heritage EstatesStudio1BR,1BA$1,175
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,209
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newark area is the $0.55 price per square foot 113 Isabella Ave Model at 113 Isabella Ave, Unit 113 Isabella Ave Unit 2 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Newark apartment is the 10 Housman Ct Model at 10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 1 starting at $2,650 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners 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.
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
48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor48 Elmwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
61 Plymouth St, Unit 2 for 1 Combined Apts61 Plymouth St4BR,2BA$1.37
86 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 86 Hawthorne Ave, Newark,86 Hawthorne Ave3BR,1BA$1.33
Georgian GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.40
The Residences at Clinton Hill2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05
50 Union Ave, Unit 150 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
4 Rose Ave, Unit 2 R4 Rose Ave1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newark

What type of rentals are currently available in Newark?

There are currently 4221 Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $14,810. There are also 389 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 $3,150.

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 $1,675 to $11,280, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,749 to $5,500. 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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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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.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.