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  4. Building Photo - 481 University Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    481 University Ave Unit 12

    481 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
  5. Building Photo - 481 University Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    481 University Ave Unit 11

    481 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
  8. Building Photo - 115Bruen
    1 BED
    $1,898

    115Bruen

    115 Bruen St, Newark, NJ 07105
  11. Building Photo - Eleven80
    $534 Off
    Price Drop. $534 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,053+
    1 BED
    $1,987+
    2 BEDS
    $2,259+

    Eleven80

    1180 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
    (908) 987-3198
  20. Building Photo - Water`s Edge
    STUDIO
    $2,070+
    1 BED
    $2,500+
    2 BEDS
    $2,895+

    Water`s Edge

    301 Dey St, Harrison, NJ 07029
  26. Building Photo - One Harrison
    STUDIO
    $2,140+
    1 BED
    $2,565+
    2 BEDS
    $3,335+

    One Harrison

    1 Harrison Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029
  30. Building Photo - 111 Mulberry St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    111 Mulberry St Unit 8b

    111 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102
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  33. Building Photo - Iron65
    STUDIO
    $2,274+
    1 BED
    $2,550+
    2 BEDS
    $2,999+

    Iron65

    65 McWhorter St, Newark, NJ 07105
  37. Building Photo - 392 Broad St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,350

    392 Broad St Unit 2

    392 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07104
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Newark Neighborhood in Newark, NJ

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Newark, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Newark.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 57 cheap apartments available in Downtown Newark, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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