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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ. 24 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with four windows and a carpet
    Only 2 units left
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    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,100+
    Base rent
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    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112

Apartments Under $1,500

  • a living room with wooden floors and a hallway with an open door
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,417+
    Base rent
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    112 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 7018
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,595+
    Base rent
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    113-117 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a sink
    Rent specials Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,900
    1 bd $2,320
    Base rent
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    55 N. Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,100

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a window
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,150
    Base rent
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    411 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a window
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,300+
    Base rent
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    510 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    284 North Day Street, Orange, NJ 07050
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    268 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    307 Washington Street, Orange, NJ 07050
  • a living room with wood floors and a fireplace and three windows
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    136-144 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
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    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gray cabinets
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    109 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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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 $1,100 and $2,770.

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

There are 19 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Essex County, NJ were last updated on 6 Jun 2026.

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

The average Essex County, NJ cheap apartment size is 548 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.