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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

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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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  • Apartments Under $800

  • 6 units available
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    Springfield Commons

    302 16Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Only 2 units left
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    Millennium Homes At North Day

    284 North Day Street, Orange, NJ 07050
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Large Closets
  • 9 units available
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    Bakery Village

    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
    Apply online • Parking • 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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  • Apartments Under $1,100

  • Only 2 units left
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    La Plaza

    136-144 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • Only 3 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

  • 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

  • Apartments Under $1,400

  • 1 bd $1,300
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    Osborne Estates

    4.5 (1)
    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
  • 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
  • 1 bd $1,800
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    353 S Center St, Unit 15

    353 S Center St, City Of Orange, NJ 07050
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,850
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    Whitehouse Apartments

    4.0 (9)
    186 Franklin St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $1,895
    Base rent
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    55 Monroe Place Apartments

    3.5 (15)
    55 Monroe Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,950+
    2 bd $2,520
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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 Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,000+
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    510 Millburn Avenue Apartments

    4.5 (6)
    510 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • New Units Available Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,200+
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    Eagle Rock Apartments

    4.0 (36)
    23 Wilfred Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,255
    Base rent
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    Chelsea Court

    4.5 (7)
    178 Roseland Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    1 bd $2,410+
    2 bd $3,895
    Base rent
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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
  • 1 bd $2,570
    Base rent
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    188 Bellevue Ave Apartments

    3.5 (2)
    188 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 14 units available
    1 bd $2,653+
    2 bd $2,725
    3 bd $3,854+
    Total monthly cost
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    Everly Roseland

    4.5 (110)
    28R Nob Hill, Roseland, NJ 07068
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2 bd $2,700
    Base rent
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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 $3,275
    Base rent
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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
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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    113-117 Vose Avenue

    3.5 (12)
    113-117 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floors
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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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    Income restricted
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    Tri-Corner Homes

    307 Washington Street, Orange, NJ 07050
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
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    Income restricted
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    The Berkeley

    268 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
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    Income restricted
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    Dr King Plaza

    560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
    Air conditioner
  • 9 units available
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    Income restricted
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    Lantana

    109 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
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    Income restricted
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    Roseville Commons

    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
    Parking • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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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 115 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Essex County, NJ were last updated on 3 Oct 2026.

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

The average Essex County, NJ cheap apartment size is 629 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 92 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 $2,111 per month so any rental south of $1,689 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Essex County, NJ rents go as low as $350/mo.