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  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $350
    1 bd $1,192
    2 bd $2,184+
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    Three D Partners, LLC - 124Residential

    124 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
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    Millennium Homes At North Day

    284 North Day Street, Orange, NJ 07050
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Large Closets

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  • Only 3 units left
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    Springfield Commons

    302 16Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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  • 4 units available
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    Bakery Village

    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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  • 1 River Road 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    5 units available
    1 bd $950+
    2 bd $1,275
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    Arbor Hills

    1 River Road, Nutley, NJ 07110
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    La Plaza

    136-144 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • New Units Available 4 units available
    Studio $1,087+
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    Parkway Apartments, Inc.

    10-20 Bukowski Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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    491 William St

    491 William St, East Orange, NJ 07017
    Dishwasher • Large Closets • Hardwood Floors
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    The Berkeley

    268 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • 1 bd $1,241+
    2 bd $1,601+
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    Church Street

    4.0 (16)
    45 Church St., Montclair, NJ 07042
    Cat friendly • Parking • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $1,300
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    Osborne Estates

    4.5 (1)
    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
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    Tri-Corner Homes

    307 Washington Street, Orange, NJ 07050
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
  • 1 bd $1,700
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    369 Park Ave, Unit 17

    369 Park Ave, City Of Orange, NJ 07050
  • 1 bd $1,700
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    369 Park Ave, Unit 11

    369 Park Ave, City Of Orange, NJ 07050
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    74 S. Munn Ave

    4.0 (22)
    74 S. Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Large Closets
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,750
    1 bd $2,095
    2 bd $2,675
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    Whitehouse Apartments

    4.0 (9)
    186 Franklin St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,895+
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    55 Monroe Place Apartments

    3.5 (15)
    55 Monroe Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $1,950+
    2 bd $2,495
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    263 Bloomfield Ave Apartments

    3.5 (11)
    263 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,000+
    2 bd $2,815
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    510 Millburn Avenue Apartments

    4.5 (6)
    510 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
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  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $2,095
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    113-117 Vose Avenue

    3.5 (12)
    113-117 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $2,195+
    2 bd $2,705+
    Base rent
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    Eagle Rock Apartments

    4.0 (36)
    23 Wilfred Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
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  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,255
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    Chelsea Court

    4.5 (7)
    178 Roseland Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,295+
    2 bd $3,895
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    Cedar Street Commons - Senior Living Community

    4.5 (19)
    156 East Cedar Street, Livingston, NJ 07039
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 11 units available
    1 bd $2,499+
    2 bd $3,143+
    3 bd $3,854+
    Total monthly cost
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    Everly Roseland

    4.5 (110)
    28R Nob Hill, Roseland, NJ 07068
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  • Rent specials
    2 bd $2,650+
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    The Montclarion

    3.5 (4)
    10 Pine Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
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  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $3,195
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    55 North Mountain Avenue Apartments

    4.5 (4)
    55 N. Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
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    Verona Park Gardens

    4.0 (7)
    411 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
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    188 Bellevue Ave Apartments

    3.5 (2)
    188 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 11 units available
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    Income restricted
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    Lantana

    109 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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    112 Lincoln Place

    112 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
    Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
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    25 Linden Avenue

    25 Linden Ave, Irvington, NJ 7111
    Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
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    Roseville Commons

    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
    Parking • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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    Income restricted
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    Dr King Plaza

    560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Essex County, NJ?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $350 and $5,480.

How many cheap rentals are available in Essex County, NJ on RentCafe?

There are 102 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Essex County, NJ were last updated on 12 Nov 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Essex County, NJ?

The average Essex County, NJ cheap apartment size is 631 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Essex County, NJ?

Cheap apartments in Essex County, NJ are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Essex County, NJ?

A cheap apartment in Essex County, NJ offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Essex County, NJ? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Essex County, NJ has never been easier. We feature 93 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Essex County, NJ average. What is a cheap rent in Essex County, NJ? The average apartment rent in Essex County is $2,112 per month so any rental south of $1,690 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Essex County, NJ rents go as low as $350/mo.