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Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ under $1200. 62 Rentals Available
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen
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    395 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
    2 BEDS $1,052
  • a man sitting on a couch in a living room
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    25 Spruce Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    1 BED $827+
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  • 45 William Street Studio Apartment for Rent
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    45 William Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    STUDIO $200
  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave
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    341 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
    1 BED $1,100+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    351 6Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    87-89 Wakeman Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • a living room with two blue couches and a table
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    60 Nevada Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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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 empty room with a stove and a kitchen
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    176 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
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  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator
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    354 Park Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    527 Mt. Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a window
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    50 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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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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  • the front of a white house with a white
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    59 Cummings Street, Irvington, NJ 07111
    STUDIO $1,200+
  • a kitchen with a black refrigerator and wooden cabinets
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    60 North Arlington Avenue, East Orange, NJ 7018
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a small kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    161 N Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ 7018
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    89 Wagner Place, Irvington, NJ 7111
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with brown cabinets and white appliances and a sink
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    1309 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ 7111
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator and a door to a hallway
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    6 Glenwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 7018
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove
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    376 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ 7018
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    363-365 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ 7018
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    49 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 7018
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    520 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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  • a small kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    296-310 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
    1 BED $1,155+
  • 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

When were prices and availability in Newark, NJ last updated?

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

What are the best apartments in Newark, NJ?

The best apartments in Newark, NJ are: The Willows at Symphony Hall, The Willows at Lincoln Park, Indigo, 91 Halsey Street and 706 South 16th Street Unit 2.

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.

Your search for apartments in Newark, NJ under $1,200 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in Newark, NJ for less than $1,200 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 62 available units in Newark, NJ, renting for under $1,200. On average, $971 can get you 856 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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