How much is rent in Essex County?

In Essex County, the average rent is $2,226+ for a studio, $2,425+ for a 1-bedroom, $3,262+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,551+ for a 3-bedroom.* *Based on base prices that don’t include fees

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Essex County?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in Essex County?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Essex County.

How can I find off-campus housing in Essex County?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Essex County. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Hudson County Community College , Saint Peter's University , New Jersey City University , Stevens Institute of Technology , Kean University , and Drew University .

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Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

637 rentals available

651-653 S 17Th St
$2,500
651-653 South 17th Street, Newark, NJ 07103
(908) 233-9292
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Parking, Recently renovated, and Air conditioning
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198 1St St
$2,600
198 1st Street, Newark, NJ 07107
(908) 664-1500
1 unit available
3 bed
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121 3Rd St
$3,700
121 3rd Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
(201) 445-4300
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Hardwood floors, Microwave, Range, and Refrigerator
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41 Heckel Street
$1,750
41 Heckel Street, Belleville, NJ 07109
(646) 966-8112
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
Pet friendly and Some paid utils
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784 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
$1,950
784 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07114
(908) 605-0022
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Granite counters, Dogs allowed, and Recently renovated
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352 Hoover Ave
$2,200
352 Hoover Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 744-2700
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
Patio / balcony, Parking, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, and Range
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244 Pomona Ave
$2,600
244 Pomona Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 354-5000
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Walk in closets
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185 Roseville Ave
$2,499
185 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 792-8284
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Pet friendly and Recently renovated
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166 N 12th Unit 3
$2,450
166 North 12th Street, Newark, NJ 07107
(631) 565-7880
1 unit available
4 bed
Amenities
Recently renovated, Clubhouse, Range, and Refrigerator
Renovation Charm
Spacious and newly renovated with great transport links.
Welcome to 166 N 12th, a spacious, beautifully renovated home in Lower Roseville, Newark. Residents enjoy a friendly community atmosphere where neighbors look out for each other. The neighborhood is dog-friendly with nearby parks and excellent public transportation options, making commuting a breeze.
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359 Madison Avenue - 1
$2,650
359 Madison Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
(732) 231-5465
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Parking and Walking trail
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59 North 15th Street - 1
$2,450
59 North 15th Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 204-8899
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Dishwasher, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Microwave, Range, Oven + more
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69 Weaver St Unit 2
$2,300
69 Weaver Street, Singac, NJ 07009
(973) 783-7400
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Garage, Air conditioning, Extra storage, Carpet + more
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479 15Th Ave Unit 1
$3,100
479 15th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
(866) 201-6210
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Parking, Recently renovated, Walk in closets, and Refrigerator
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421 Berwick St
$2,400
421 Berwick Street, Orange, NJ 07050
(866) 201-6210
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
Recently renovated
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255 Chadwick Ave, Apt 2
$2,700
255 Chadwick Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
(201) 241-2018
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
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23 9th Avenue
$2,450
23 9th Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018
(201) 445-4300
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Recently renovated
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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Essex County is $2,425+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,262+. Rent rates updated 2 days ago

Studio: $2,226+Trending up
1 Bed: $2,425+Trending up
2 Beds: $3,262+Trending up
3+ Beds: $2,551+Trending up

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NJ

651-653 S 17Th St

198 1St St

121 3Rd St

41 Heckel Street

784 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

352 Hoover Ave

244 Pomona Ave

185 Roseville Ave

166 N 12th Unit 3

359 Madison Avenue - 1

59 North 15th Street - 1

69 Weaver St Unit 2

479 15Th Ave Unit 1

421 Berwick St

255 Chadwick Ave, Apt 2

23 9th Avenue

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