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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ. 24 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $1,200 Apartments Under $1,500 Apartments Under $1,600 Apartments Under $2,000 Apartments Under $2,100

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with four windows and a carpet
    Today

    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    Today

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

Apartments Under $1,500

  • a living room with wooden floors and a hallway with an open door
    Today

    112 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 7018
    1 BED $1,417+
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    113-117 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
    STUDIO $1,595+
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Apartments Under $2,000

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a sink
    Today

    55 N. Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
    STUDIO $1,900
    1 BED $2,320
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Apartments Under $2,100

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a window
    Today

    411 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
    1 BED $2,150
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a window
    Today

    510 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
    1 BED $2,300+
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    284 North Day Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • 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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    307 Washington Street, Orange, NJ 07050
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  • 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 stove refrigerator and a sink
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    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
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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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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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Getting around in Essex County, NJ

11 /100
Car-Dependent
17 /100
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 $1,100 and $2,770.

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

There are 15 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Essex County, NJ were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

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

The average Essex County, NJ cheap apartment size is 546 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 24 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 $2,053 per month so any rental south of $1,642 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Essex County, NJ rents go as low as $1,100/mo.

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