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  28. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    1445 Concord Pl Unit 2

    1445 Concord Pl, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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  29. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    123 S Munn Ave Unit 9M

    123 S Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
  31. Primary Photo - Fairmount Crossing
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $684+
    2 BEDS
    $820+
    3 BEDS
    $949+

    Fairmount Crossing

    381 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
  33. $325 Off
    Price Drop. $325 Off
    1 BED
    $1,800

    Ridgeview Parc

    566 Springfield Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
  34. STUDIO
    $1,989

    Iron65

    65 McWhorter St, Newark, NJ 07105
  41. 1 BED
    $1,650+
    2 BEDS
    $2,000+

    Monroe Gardens

    1504 Schley St, Hillside, NJ 07205
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Newark at a Glance

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Newark, NJ Apartments for Rent

Newark stands as New Jersey's largest city and serves as home to Newark Liberty International Airport, the nation's first municipal commercial airport, while maintaining its position as a principal city in the New York metropolitan area. Those searching for apartments for rent in Newark will discover a diverse housing market with average rents ranging from $1,348 for studios to $2,090 for three-bedroom units, offering budget-conscious renters accessible options just minutes from Manhattan via direct train service.

Renting in Newark provides access to distinct neighborhoods like the Ironbound district, celebrated for its Portuguese and Brazilian restaurants and shops, and downtown areas near Rutgers-Newark and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Residents enjoy proximity to Branch Brook Park, which features North America's largest collection of cherry blossom trees, and cultural venues including the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and The Newark Museum of Art. The city's extensive public transportation network includes nearly 50 local bus routes, multiple railway systems through Newark Penn Station, and PATH train service to Manhattan in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal location for commuters and students alike.

Why Newark?

  • Newark was settled in 1666, making it one of the nation's oldest cities
  • Branch Brook Park is the country's oldest county park
  • The Newark Museum is the largest museum in New Jersey
  • Newark isn't far from the South Mountain Reservation, a beautiful park with two waterfalls
  • Restaurants in Newark range from comfort food at Burger Walla to vegan options at the Green ChicPea

Renting in Newark

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Essex County Vocational School

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Grades 9-12
1,230 Students
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Technology High School

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Grades 9-12
662 Students
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Bard Early College High School

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Grades 9-12
395 Students

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