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  1. Building Photo - 28 Harrison Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$700

    28 Harrison Ave Unit 3rd floor

    28 Harrison Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029
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  4. Building Photo - 26-28 Ferry St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    26-28 Ferry St Unit 1

    26-28 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
  8. Building Photo - Iron65
    STUDIO
    $1,819+
    1 BED
    $2,185+
    2 BEDS
    $2,770+

    Iron65

    65 McWhorter St, Newark, NJ 07105
  9. Building Photo - 34 Grant St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    34 Grant St Unit 1

    34 Grant St, Newark, NJ 07104
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  10. Building Photo - Newark Urby
    $525 Off
    Price Drop. $525 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,916+
    1 BED
    $2,265+
    2 BEDS
    $2,559+
    3 BEDS
    $3,150+

    Newark Urby

    155 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
    (908) 738-9535
  16. Building Photo - The Eddy
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $2,045+
    1 BED
    $2,510+
    2 BEDS
    $3,460+

    The Eddy

    555 First St, Harrison, NJ 07029
  20. Building Photo - Water`s Edge
    STUDIO
    $2,110+
    1 BED
    $2,415+
    2 BEDS
    $3,175+

    Water`s Edge

    301 Dey St, Harrison, NJ 07029
  23. Kitchen - William Flats
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $2,200

    William Flats

    15 William St, Newark, NJ 07102
  24. Building Photo - One Theater Square
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    STUDIO
    $2,294+
    1 BED
    $2,747+
    2 BEDS
    $3,346+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,219 - $4,697
    Required Monthly Fees$75
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,294 - $4,051

    One Theater Square

    2 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
    (862) 292-4679
  28. Building Photo - 159 Lafayette St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    159 Lafayette St Unit 3

    159 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105
  37. Building Photo - One Harrison
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,500+
    2 BEDS
    $3,525+

    One Harrison

    1 Harrison Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029
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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 59 cheap apartments available in Downtown Newark, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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