Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Vailsburg Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $800 (10 Rentals)

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875 18th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

875 18th Ave

875 18th AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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356 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

356 Stuyvesant Ave

356 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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94 S Munn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

94 S Munn Ave

94 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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148 S Munn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

148 S Munn Ave

148 S Munn AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Vailsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Vailsburg area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $1,369. Nice one bedroom apt in quiet location has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Lower Vailsburg apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,369
Nice one bedroom apt in quiet location1BR1BR,1BA$1,525
South Orange Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Vailsburg, NJ

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Vailsburg area is the $1.48 price per square foot 84 Abinger Plz Model at 84 Abinger Plz, Unit 2L in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Lower Vailsburg apartment is the 63 Plymouth St Model at 63 Plymouth St, Unit Apt.#2- 63 Plymouth st. starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Vailsburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
84 Abinger Plz, Unit 2L84 Abinger Plz3BR,1BA$1.48
63 Plymouth St, Unit Apt.#2- 63 Plymouth st.63 Plymouth St3BR,1BA$1.47
38 Columbia Ave, Unit 138 Columbia Ave3BR,1BA$1.88
South Orange Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
259 22nd St, Unit 2259 22nd St3BR,1.5BA$1.75
123 S Munn Ave, Unit 5N123 S Munn Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
618 S Orange Ave, Unit 3618 S Orange Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
81 Whitney St, Unit 181 Whitney St3BR,1BA$1.95
93 Norwood St, Unit 293 Norwood St3BR,1BA$2.05
78 Boylan St, Unit 1F78 Boylan St2BR,1BA$2.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lower Vailsburg Neighborhood in Newark, NJ

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Vailsburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Vailsburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Vailsburg is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Vailsburg?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Vailsburg is Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $1,467, while the average apartment in Lower Vailsburg costs $2,550.

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