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Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ under $1200


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    Studio $1,136+
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    3.5 (8)
    Forest Hill Towers, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • 9 units available
    Studio $992+
    1 bd $1,125+
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    4.0 (10)
    Forest Hill Towers, Newark, NJ 07104
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    2 bd $821+
    3 bd $1,039+
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    648 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,109+
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    711 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
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    Westside Village

    3.5 (1)
    354 Park Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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    Cherry Tree Village

    3.0 (1)
    351 6Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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    Springfield Commons

    302 16Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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    Wakeman Square

    87-89 Wakeman Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
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    Telephone Heights

    4.0 (2)
    176 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
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    313 15Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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    La Plaza

    136-144 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • 2 bd $849+
    3 bd $799+
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    250 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
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    527 Mt Prospect

    527 Mt. Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
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    Roseville Commons

    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
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    60 Nevada

    5.0 (2)
    60 Nevada Street, Newark, NJ 07104
    Parking • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $717+
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    Newark JBJ Soul Homes

    60-68 Mount Pleasant Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Large Closets
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    Bakery Village

    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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    60 North Arlington Avenue, East Orange, NJ 7018
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    363-365 Park Avenue

    363-365 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ 7018
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    49 Prospect Street

    49 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 7018
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    161 N Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ 7018
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    27-37 Smith Street

    25-41 Smith Street, Irvington, NJ 7111
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    1-3 Fuller Place

    3 Fuller Place, Irvington, NJ 7111
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    1309 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ 7111
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    572 Stuyvesant Avenue

    572 Stuyvesant Ave, Irvington, NJ 7111
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When were prices and availability in Newark, NJ last updated?

Prices and availability in Newark, NJ were last updated on 11 Nov 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Newark, NJ?

In Newark 76% of the housing is rented out compared to 24% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Newark's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 75% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Newark, NJ under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Newark, NJ, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Newark, NJ. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 25 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Newark, NJ for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.