
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $600 (9 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Side Studio Apartments | $2,746 | $2,080 | $3,500 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $932 | $3,990 |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $1,157 | $5,270 |
West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $1,900 | $3,275 |
West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,009 | $2,750 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Clinton Hill priced from $932. 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 West Side apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at Clinton Hill | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
Teachers Village - 17 William | 1 Jr Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
The Harvard | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NJ
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.94 price per square foot 260 S 6th St Model at 260 S 6th St, Unit Apt #3 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 781 S 12th St Model at 781 S 12th St, Unit 3 starting at $2,300 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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260 S 6th St, Unit Apt #3 | 260 S 6th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.94 |
781 S 12th St, Unit 3 | 781 S 12th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
453 S 12th St, Unit 1 | 453 S 12th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
53 Oak Ave, Unit 2 | 53 Oak Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
The Residences at Clinton Hill | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
643 S 13th St, Unit 2 | 643 S 13th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
686 S 11th St, Unit First Floor | 686 S 11th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
116 22nd St, Unit 2 | 116 22nd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
449 Avon Ave, Unit 2 | 449 Avon Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.18 |
707 S 15th St, Unit 1 | 707 S 15th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Side, Newark, NJ
Ranked #20
Among neighborhoods in Newark, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Side, Newark, NJ
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
Bard Early College High School
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Getting Around the West Side Neighborhood in Newark, NJ
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
60 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 West Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Side is at Dey & Bergen listed at $2,080.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $932 at The Residences at Clinton Hill.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side is starting from $1,157 at The Residences at Clinton Hill.
What is the most affordable West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 456 Avon Ave and starts from $2,200.
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