Cheap Apartments for Rent in University Heights
-
Exceptional Value2 BEDS$875+3 BEDS$799+ -
1 BED$950+2 BEDS$1,050+3 BEDS$1,569+
Garden Spires Apartments
175-199 1st St, Newark, NJ 07107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,150117 Hudson St Unit Third Floor, 3 - 4 Scenic Room
117 Hudson St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Rent Special1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200Society Hill Quad - Standard Room
1 Cornerstone Ln, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Rent Special1 BED, 1 BATH$1,350
1 Cornerstone Ln Unit Triple - Standard Room
1 Cornerstone Ln, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,500Base Rent$1,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,500148 Fairmount Ave Unit Second Floor
148 Fairmount Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 3 BATHS$1,50030 Richmond Street4 - Master Bedroom
30 Richmond Street4 - Master Bedroom, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Rent Special1 BED, 1 BATH$1,500Society Hill Quad - Master Suite
1 Cornerstone Ln, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,600236 Warren St
236 Warren St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,600
1 Vaughan Dr
1 Vaughan Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Rent SpecialSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,600
Society Hill - Master Bedroom
1 Cornerstone Ln, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Rent Special1 BED, 1 BATH$1,650
Society Hill Triple - Master Suite
1 Cornerstone Ln, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Rent SpecialSTUDIO, 3 BATHS$1,650216 Matthews Drive
216 Matthews Drive, Newark, NJ 07103 -
STUDIO, 3 BATHS$1,700206 Matthews Drive
206 Matthews Drive, Newark, NJ 07103 -
|STUDIO$1,850+1 BED$2,025+2 BEDS$2,550+
Hoyt Tower
50-54 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
1 BED$1,950+2 BEDS$2,350+3 BEDS$3,000+Arbol by Gomes
254-270 Orange St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000226 Fairmount Ave Unit 1
226 Fairmount Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Good Value1 BED$2,050+2 BEDS$2,200+3 BEDS$2,850+134-142 Sussex Ave
134 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
|
-
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,100250 S Orange Ave Unit 3
250 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Rent Special -
Price Drop. $286 OffSTUDIO$2,215+1 BED$2,192+2 BEDS$2,875+Newark Urby
155 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102 -
2 Months Free|
-
-
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400116 Washington St Unit 3D
116 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,400290 Sussex Ave
290 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07107 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$2,400
7 Rutgers Dr Unit 7
7 Rutgers Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Rent Special2 BEDS$2,40042-48 Norfolk St
42-48 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
2 BEDS$2,450
1 Bedroom Delight in the Heart of Newark!
268-272 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,50041 Seton Hall Dr
41 Seton Hall Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,500157 W Market St
157 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
3 BEDS$2,570162 University Ave
162 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,600Base Rent$2,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,6007-9 Hudson St Unit 2ND
7-9-9 Hudson St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,600198 1st St
198 1st St, Newark, NJ 07107 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,700
41 3rd St
41 3rd St, Newark, NJ 07107 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,700
151 W Market St
151 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,800Base Rent$2,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,800
58 1st St
58 1st St, Newark, NJ 07107 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,850Base Rent$2,850 - $3,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,850 - $3,00017 Norfolk St
17 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,85017 Norfolk St
17 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,00064 James St Unit 2
64 James St, Newark, NJ 07102 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,100
64 James St Unit 1
64 James St, Newark, NJ 07102 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,250
52 James St Unit 1
52 James St, Newark, NJ 07102
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 48 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
- West Side 714 Sq Ft $1,341/mo
- North Broadway 829 Sq Ft $1,596/mo
- Forest Hill 825 Sq Ft $1,660/mo
- Fairmount 732 Sq Ft $1,816/mo
- Springfield-Belmont 672 Sq Ft $1,977/mo
- South Broad Street 662 Sq Ft $2,219/mo
- South Ironbound 696 Sq Ft $2,337/mo
- Greater Newark 707 Sq Ft $2,441/mo
- University Heights 666 Sq Ft $2,458/mo
- Downtown Newark 708 Sq Ft $2,616/mo
Education
Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2025 © 2025. All rights reserved.
Select Bedrooms
Specialty Housing
Submitting Request
Thank You
About Our Deals
Apartment Finder utilizes the industry's largest and most complete database of real-time rents and availabilities to help you find an amazing deal on your next rental.
Price Drop
Apartment communities change their rental rates often - sometimes multiple times a day. We track the changes and keep you up to date when a rental rate decreases.
Best Value
"Best value" units are located in buildings rated three stars or higher. We label apartment rentals that are priced significantly less than similar high-quality units nearby.
Rent Specials
Apartment communities regularly advertise deals for new residents. Whether it's a move-in special or a free tv, we locate the rentals that offer a little something extra when you sign your lease.
Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.