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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ. 111 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $400

  • a man riding a bike down a street in front of a house
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $350
    1 bd $1,192
    2 bd $2,184+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    124 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with four windows and a carpet
    4 units available
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    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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Apartments Under $900

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Only 3 units left
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    302 16Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • 1 River Road 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    6 units available
    1 bd $950+
    2 bd $1,275+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1 River Road, Nutley, NJ 07110
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  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
    Only 1 unit left
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    268 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
    Only 1 unit left
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    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with wood floors and a fireplace and three windows
    Only 2 units left
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    Verified Listing

    136-144 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • A brick building with a green roof and a car parked in front.
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,196
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10-20 Bukowski Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • A large red brick building with many windows.
    4 units available
    1 bd $1,236+
    2 bd $1,601+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (16)
    45 Church St., Montclair, NJ 07042
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 710 South 17Th Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,269
    2 bd $1,522
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    710 South 17Th Street, Newark, NJ 07103
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Only 1 unit left
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    307 Washington Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and a window.
    Studio $1,599
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    382 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
  • A parking lot in front of a multi-story building with cars parked.
    New units available
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    4.0 (22)
    74 S. Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
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  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a black dishwasher.
    New units available 4 units available
    Studio $1,795+
    1 bd $2,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (8)
    186 Franklin St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • a living room with a white couch and a glass coffee table
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,800+
    1 bd $2,225
    2 bd $3,099+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (102)
    33 Ashland Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
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  • A kitchen with dark brown cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.
    1 bd $1,800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    353 S Center St, City Of Orange, NJ 07050
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a microwave
    New units available 6 units available
    1 bd $1,830+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (14)
    55 Monroe Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • A kitchen with black appliances and brown cabinets.
    1 bd $1,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    369 Park Ave, City Of Orange, NJ 07050
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,930+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (4)
    178 Roseland Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
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  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and a sink
    Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,970
    2 bd $2,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (7)
    263 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • A kitchen with dark brown cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,995+
    2 bd $2,620
    Base rent
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    4.0 (26)
    23 Wilfred Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
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  • A modern living room with a brown sofa and a television on the wall.
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,070+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (7)
    113-117 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
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  • A kitchen with a marble counter top and stainless steel appliances.
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    510 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a window
    Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $2,125+
    2 bd $2,775
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (6)
    411 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
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  • A kitchen with black appliances and brown cabinets.
    2 bd $2,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    369 Park Ave, City Of Orange, NJ 07050
  • a living room with white furniture and a kitchen in the background
    Rent specials 8 units available
    1 bd $2,370+
    2 bd $3,145
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (15)
    156 East Cedar Street, Livingston, NJ 07039
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  • a kitchen and dining room with a white table and chairs
    Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,395+
    2 bd $3,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (2)
    188 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
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  • 1 bd $2,776+
    2 bd $3,438+
    3 bd $3,974+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (104)
    28R Nob Hill, Roseland, NJ 07068
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  • a large brick building with a street in front of it
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    3.5 (4)
    10 Pine Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
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  • A living room with a grey couch and a painting on the wall.
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    3.5 (1)
    55 N. Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
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  • a living room with wooden floors and a hallway with an open door
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    112 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
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  • A living room with a red couch and a dining table with chairs.
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    25 Linden Ave, Irvington, NJ 7111
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    Income restricted
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    284 North Day Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    Income restricted
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    560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gray cabinets
    4 units available
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    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    109 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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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 $5,276.

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

There are 120 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Essex County, NJ were last updated on 11 Jun 2026.

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

The average Essex County, NJ cheap apartment size is 661 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.