What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Essex County, NJ?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Essex County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Essex County, NJ?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Essex County. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Essex County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ from $900

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Essex County, NJ?

There are 2,640 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

272 Littleton Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
$900+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 2 units available
272 Littleton AveNewark, NJ 07103
Garden Spires Apartments, Newark, NJ 07107
$950+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 741 - 998 sq ft
Garden Spires ApartmentsNewark, NJ 07107
Special Offer
Call(973) 566-5681
529 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07114
$1,000+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 7 units available
529 Mulberry StNewark, NJ 07114
Price Drop
79 Washington Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
$1,040+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath
79 Washington StreetEast Orange, NJ 07017
Call(973) 542-9892
45-47 Vesey St, Newark, NJ 07105
$1,100/mo
Studio · 2 baths
45-47 Vesey StNewark, NJ 07105
Maple Gardens, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,129+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 225 - 630 sq ft
Maple GardensIrvington, NJ 07111
Special Offer
Brentwood Commons-Roseville, Newark, NJ 07107
$1,151/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Brentwood Commons-RosevilleNewark, NJ 07107
373 Fairmount Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
$1,200+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
373 Fairmount AveNewark, NJ 07103
30 Lenox Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
$1,210+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath
30 Lenox AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
520-24 Prospect St East Orange (Commercial) - 522, East Orange, NJ 07017
$1,250/mo
Studio · 620 sq ft
520-24 Prospect St East Orange (Commercial) - 522East Orange, NJ 07017
520-24 Prospect St East Orange (Commercial) - 526B, East Orange, NJ 07017
$1,250/mo
Studio · 620 sq ft
520-24 Prospect St East Orange (Commercial) - 526BEast Orange, NJ 07017
Karen Gardens, Orange, NJ 07050
$1,250+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath
Karen GardensOrange, NJ 07050
Clinton Villas, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,275/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 575 sq ft
Clinton VillasIrvington, NJ 07111
Chancellor Arms, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,275+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath
Chancellor ArmsIrvington, NJ 07111
85 Washington Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
$1,290+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
85 Washington StreetEast Orange, NJ 07017
The Heritage, East Orange, NJ 07018
$1,325+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
The HeritageEast Orange, NJ 07018
722 Chancellor, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,367/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 628 sq ft
722 ChancellorIrvington, NJ 07111
Parkway Drive West, East Orange, NJ 07017
$1,370+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
Parkway Drive WestEast Orange, NJ 07017
Special Offer
15-38th Street, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,375/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
15-38th StreetIrvington, NJ 07111
10-38th Street, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,375/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
10-38th StreetIrvington, NJ 07111
320 eastern parkway, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,375+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
320 eastern parkwayIrvington, NJ 07111
New Today
95 Washington Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
$1,380+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
95 Washington StreetEast Orange, NJ 07017
127 Watson Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
$1,381+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 - 800 sq ft
127 Watson AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
1304 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1304 Springfield AvenueIrvington, NJ 07111
297 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
$1,395/mo
Studio · 1 units available
297 Lincoln AvenueOrange, NJ 07050
268 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ 07017
$1,395/mo
Studio · 1 units available
268 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
Chancellor Arms Two, Newark, NJ 07112
$1,395+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 676 sq ft
Chancellor Arms TwoNewark, NJ 07112
421 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
421 Central AveNewark, NJ 07107
209 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
$1,400/mo
Studio · 1 units available
209 William StreetEast Orange, NJ 07017
Chancellor Arms One, Newark, NJ 07105
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Chancellor Arms OneNewark, NJ 07105
410 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
$1,415/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
410 Prospect StreetEast Orange, NJ 07017
The Commodore, East Orange, NJ 07017
$1,425/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
The CommodoreEast Orange, NJ 07017
1033 Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,425/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1033 Stuyvesant AvenueIrvington, NJ 07111
Aston Heights, Newark, NJ 07103
$1,443+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath
Aston HeightsNewark, NJ 07103
445 Central Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
$1,450+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
445 Central AvenueOrange, NJ 07050
52-54 S Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
$1,475/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
52-54 S Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
New Today
The Majestic, Orange, NJ 07050
$1,495+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
The MajesticOrange, NJ 07050
New Today
636 Lyons Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
636 Lyons AvenueIrvington, NJ 07111
375 Stuvyesant Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
375 Stuvyesant AvenueIrvington, NJ 07111
654 Lyons Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111
$1,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
654 Lyons AvenueIrvington, NJ 07111