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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

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  • Only 2 units 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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    Bakery Village

    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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  • Only 3 units left
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    Springfield Commons

    302 16Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher

  • Apartments Under $1,000

  • 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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    The Berkeley

    268 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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    La Plaza

    136-144 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,087+
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    Parkway Apartments, Inc.

    10-20 Bukowski Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • Apartments Under $1,300

  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $1,236+
    2 bd $1,601+
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    Church Street

    4.0 (16)
    45 Church St., Montclair, NJ 07042
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  • 1 bd $1,300
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    Osborne Estates

    4.5 (1)
    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
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    74 S. Munn Ave

    4.0 (22)
    74 S. Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,820+
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    55 Monroe Place Apartments

    3.5 (15)
    55 Monroe Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,850
    1 bd $2,050
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    Whitehouse Apartments

    4.0 (9)
    186 Franklin St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • 1 bd $1,850
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    369 Park Ave, Unit 11

    369 Park Ave, City Of Orange, NJ 07050
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,950
    2 bd $2,570
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    263 Bloomfield Ave Apartments

    3.5 (10)
    263 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • 1 bd $2,020
    2 bd $2,700
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    The Montclarion

    3.5 (4)
    10 Pine Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
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  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,075
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    510 Millburn Avenue Apartments

    4.5 (6)
    510 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,150+
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    Chelsea Court

    4.5 (7)
    178 Roseland Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
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  • 2 bd $2,150
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    369 Park Ave, Unit 17

    369 Park Ave, City Of Orange, NJ 07050
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,180
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    113-117 Vose Avenue

    3.5 (10)
    113-117 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,315
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    Eagle Rock Apartments

    4.0 (30)
    23 Wilfred Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
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  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $2,410+
    2 bd $3,895
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    Cedar Street Commons - Senior Living Community

    4.5 (17)
    156 East Cedar Street, Livingston, NJ 07039
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,445+
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    188 Bellevue Ave Apartments

    3.5 (2)
    188 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
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  • 1 bd $2,717+
    2 bd $3,378+
    3 bd $3,854+
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    Everly Roseland

    4.5 (106)
    28R Nob Hill, Roseland, NJ 07068
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  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $3,325
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    55 North Mountain Avenue Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    55 N. Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
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    Verona Park Gardens

    4.0 (7)
    411 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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    112 Lincoln Place

    112 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
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    25 Linden Avenue

    25 Linden Ave, Irvington, NJ 7111
    Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
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    Income restricted
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    Millennium Homes At North Day

    284 North Day Street, Orange, NJ 07050
    Dishwasher • Large Closets
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    Tri-Corner Homes

    307 Washington Street, Orange, NJ 07050
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
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    Dr King Plaza

    560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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  • 6 units available
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    Income restricted
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    Lantana

    109 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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    Income restricted
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    Roseville Commons

    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
    Parking • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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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 60 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Essex County, NJ were last updated on 22 Aug 2026.

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

The average Essex County, NJ cheap apartment size is 624 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 83 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 $2,115 per month so any rental south of $1,692 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Essex County, NJ rents go as low as $350/mo.