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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

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Apartments Under $800

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    284 North Day Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • a living room with four windows and a carpet
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    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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Apartments Under $900

  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    268 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    302 16Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    307 Washington Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • 1 River Road 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1 River Road, Nutley, NJ 07110
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $1,275+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • A brick building with a green roof and a car parked in front.
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    10-20 Bukowski Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
    STUDIO $1,025+
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
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    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave
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    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
    1 BED $1,100+
  • a living room with wood floors and a fireplace and three windows
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    136-144 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • A kitchen with a table and chairs.
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    33 Ashland Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
    STUDIO $1,811+
    1 BED $2,225+
    2 BEDS $3,208+
  • a kitchen with a stove top oven and a window
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    11 Park Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
    1 BED $1,885
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  • A modern living room with a brown sofa and a television on the wall.
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    113-117 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
    STUDIO $1,895+
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    64 Park Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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    1 BED $2,020
    2 BEDS $2,495
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  • a living room with a white couch and a glass coffee table
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    33 Ashland Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
    STUDIO $2,025
    1 BED $2,225
    2 BEDS $3,325
  • a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    510 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
    1 BED $2,050
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  • A kitchen with dark brown cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    23 Wilfred Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
    1 BED $2,095+
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.
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    55 N. Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
    STUDIO $2,095
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    2 BEDS $3,300
  • a living room with white furniture and a kitchen in the background
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    156 East Cedar Street, Livingston, NJ 07039
    1 BED $2,580+
    2 BEDS $3,295
  • a large brick building with a street in front of it
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    10 Pine Street, 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 kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gray cabinets
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    109 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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Getting around in Essex County, NJ

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Car-Dependent
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Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 11, Bike Score®: 17

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 $4,300.

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

There are 142 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Essex County, NJ were last updated on 16 Nov 2025.

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

The average Essex County, NJ cheap apartment size is 693 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 $2,057 per month so any rental south of $1,646 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Essex County, NJ rents go as low as $350/mo.

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