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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

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    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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Apartments Under $900

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    302 16Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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    268 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • 68
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    307 Washington Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • 12
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    1 River Road, Nutley, NJ 07110
    1 BED $950+
    2 BEDS $1,275+

Apartments Under $1,200

  • 66
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    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
    1 BED $1,100+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • 38
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    180 Market St, Newark, NJ 07102
    1 BED $1,200+
    2 BEDS $1,300
    3 BEDS $1,500
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    136-144 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • 85
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    39-41 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102
    1 BED $1,454
    2 BEDS $1,700
  • 37
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    113-117 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
    STUDIO $1,920+
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  • 51
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    10 Pine Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
    1 BED $1,985
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  • 55
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    23 Wilfred Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
    1 BED $2,025+
    2 BEDS $2,545+
  • 47
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    186 Franklin St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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    1 BED $2,075
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    510 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
    1 BED $2,195
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  • 25
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    40 Verona Place, Verona, NJ 07044
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    1 BED $2,335
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  • 10
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    156 East Cedar Street, Livingston, NJ 07039
    1 BED $2,570
    2 BEDS $3,070
  • 34
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    188 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
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    2 BEDS $3,215
  • 5
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    1000 Murray Court, Livingston, NJ 07039
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    2 BEDS $3,855+
  • 24
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    411 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
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  • 86
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    112 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
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  • 69
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    560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
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  • 67
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    109 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • 74
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    284 North Day Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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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 $8,097.

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

There are 58 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Essex County, NJ were last updated on 17 Jul 2025.

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

The average Essex County, NJ cheap apartment size is 689 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 72 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 $2,045 per month so any rental south of $1,636 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Essex County, NJ rents go as low as $350/mo.

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