
Cheap Apartments for Rent in University Heights
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2 BEDS$919+3 BEDS$949+
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1 BED$950+2 BEDS$1,050+3 BEDS$1,569+
Garden Spires Apartments
175-199 1st St, Newark, NJ 07107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,050
161-163 Sussex Ave Unit Second Floor, 2 - 3 Standard Hallway
161-163-163 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 2 BATHS$1,050
117 Hudson St Unit First Floor, 1 - 4 Standard Bed East /Right
117 Hudson St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 2 BATHS$1,100
141-143 Norfolk Street - 2 - 1 Standard Front
141-143-143 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,150
67 Vaughan Dr
67 Vaughan Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,150
0 bedroom in Newark NJ 07103
67 Vaughan Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,150
141-143 Norfolk Street - 3 - 3 Standard Co...
141-143-143 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,150
117 Hudson St Unit Second Floor, 2 - 4 Balcony Room
117 Hudson St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200
1 Cornerstone Ln
1 Cornerstone Ln, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 3 BATHS$1,200
38 Marrow St
38 Marrow St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 3 BATHS$1,200
0 bedroom in Newark NJ 07103
38 Marrow St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,250
216 Matthews Drive
216 Matthews Drive, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,250
216 Matthews Drive
216 Matthews Drive, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 2 BATHS$1,300
12 Krueger Ct
12 Krueger Ct, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 2 BATHS$1,300
0 bedroom in Newark NJ 07103
12 Krueger Ct, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1.5 BATHS$1,300
12 Colgate Dr
12 Colgate Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1.5 BATHS$1,300
0 bedroom in Newark NJ 07103
12 Colgate Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 2.5 BATHS$1,350
0 bedroom in Newark NJ 07103
4 Rutgers Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,400
0 bedroom in Newark NJ 07103
117 Hudson St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 2.5 BATHS$1,550
37 Howard Ct Unit 3 - Master Bedroom
37 Howard Ct, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,600
1 Vaughan Dr
1 Vaughan Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,600
Society Hill - Master Bedroom
1 Vaughan Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1.5 BATHS$1,600
44 S Orange Ave
44 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 2.5 BATHS$1,600
48 Marrow St Unit 3 - Master w/ Balcony + Walk-in Closet
48 Marrow St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1.5 BATHS$1,600
0 bedroom in Newark NJ 07103
44 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
1 BED$1,800+2 BEDS$2,350+3 BEDS$2,600+
Arbol by Gomes
254-270 Orange St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,850
205 S Orange Ave Unit 1
205 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,900
50-54-54 Sussex Ave Unit 805
50-54-54 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,900
98 Vaughan Dr Unit 1
98 Vaughan Dr, Newark City, NJ 07102 -
STUDIO$1,931+1 BED$2,320+2 BEDS$3,203+
Vermella Broad Street
349-377 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07104 -
1 BED$1,956+2 BEDS$2,550+
50-56 Norfolk St
50-56 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
1 BED$1,995
1 Bedroom Delight in the Heart of Newark!
268-272 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,100
287 Orange St Unit 3
287 Orange St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
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3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,150
82 2nd St
82 2nd St, Newark, NJ 07107 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,175
32 Dickerson St
32 Dickerson St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,200
77 2nd St Unit 1
77 2nd St, Newark, NJ 07107 -
2 BEDS$2,200
134-142 Sussex Ave
134 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,200
50-54-54 Sussex Ave Unit 1502
50-54-54 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
Newark at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in University Heights Neighborhood in Newark, NJ
When looking for cheap apartments in University Heights, 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 University Heights.
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 60 cheap apartments available in University Heights, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Newark
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Weequahic 730 Sq Ft $1,661/mo
- Forest Hill 841 Sq Ft $1,712/mo
- North Broadway 858 Sq Ft $1,734/mo
- Fairmount 582 Sq Ft $1,842/mo
- Dayton-Weequahic Park 619 Sq Ft $1,864/mo
- South Broad Street 666 Sq Ft $1,952/mo
- Springfield-Belmont 717 Sq Ft $2,104/mo
- Lower Roseville 565 Sq Ft $2,108/mo
- Spruce Hills 726 Sq Ft $2,146/mo
- South Ironbound 659 Sq Ft $2,215/mo
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