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The Upton Gallery 1
1 of 36
4.0

The Upton (opens in new tab)

1 Fineran Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078
(570) 747-4218
$7,825+/moFees may apply12-mo lease
Top rated for Amenities
4 units available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Golf room, Wine room, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Stainless steel + more
Verified
LIA by Vermella Gallery 1
1 of 46

LIA by Vermella (opens in new tab)

51 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
(862) 347-4015
$2,500+/moTotal price12-mo lease
14 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel, Gym + more
Verified
The Ballantine Gallery 1
1 of 27
4.0

The Ballantine (opens in new tab)

80 Freeman St, Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 657-5562
$2,086+/moTotal price0-mo lease
Top rated for Location
11 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel, Gym + more
Verified
Sofi Gaslight Commons Gallery 1
1 of 49

Sofi Gaslight Commons (opens in new tab)

28 West 3rd Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 832-0831
$2,603+/moFees may apply13-mo lease
13 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
Verified
The Kingsley Gallery 1
1 of 29
5.0

The Kingsley (opens in new tab)

2000 Murray Court, Fairfield, NJ 07004
(631) 619-0467
$2,804+/moTotal price15-mo lease
Top rated for Location
“m really enjoying my experience at the Kingsley. I enjoy Al of the amenities and appreciate the community events and contests that management puts together.”
5 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
Verified
Eleven80 Gallery 1
1 of 38
5.0

Eleven80 (opens in new tab)

1180 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 832-1827
$1,944+/moTotal price15-mo lease
Top rated for Location
9 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel + more
Verified
The Highlands at Hilltop Gallery 1
1 of 26

The Highlands at Hilltop (opens in new tab)

100 White Rock Road, Caldwell, NJ 07044
(973) 784-8417
$3,225+/moTotal price12-mo lease
12 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Golf room, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher + more
Verified
218 Millburn Avenue Gallery 1

218 Millburn Avenue (opens in new tab)

218-226 Millburn Avenue, Newark, NJ 07041
(920) 717-4372
$2,275+/moTotal price12-mo lease
2 units available
1 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more
Verified
Valley and Bloom Gallery 1
1 of 45

Valley and Bloom (opens in new tab)

34 Valley Rd, Upper Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 321-4852
$3,057+/moTotal price15-mo lease
19 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Verified
The Green at Bloomfield Gallery 1
1 of 25

The Green at Bloomfield (opens in new tab)

56 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(413) 353-3706
$2,338+/moTotal price14-mo lease
6 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Verified
Scotland Park Gallery 1
1 of 37

Scotland Park (opens in new tab)

764 Scotland Road, Orange, NJ 07050
(978) 981-1869
$4,195/moTotal price12-mo lease
1 unit available
4 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Verified
86 Hillyer Gallery 1
1 of 10

86 Hillyer (opens in new tab)

86 Hillyer Street, Orange, NJ 07050
(479) 446-6944
$1,775/moTotal price12-mo lease
1 unit available
Studio
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Air conditioning + more
Verified
Mary Ann Apts Gallery 1
1 of 14
5.0

Mary Ann Apts (opens in new tab)

500-510 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
(251) 237-8838
$2,575/moTotal price12-mo lease
Top rated for Location
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Verified
539 Joralemon Street Gallery 1
1 of 23

539 Joralemon Street (opens in new tab)

539 Joralemon St, Belleville, NJ 07109
(618) 729-5188
$2,250/moTotal price12-mo lease
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated + more
Verified
Verona Plaza Apartments Gallery 1
1 of 12

Verona Plaza Apartments (opens in new tab)

40 Verona Place, Verona, NJ 07044
(865) 424-7166
$2,350/moTotal price12-mo lease
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, and Parking
Verified
Whitehall Gallery 1
1 of 27

Whitehall (opens in new tab)

24 Hillside Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
(346) 746-7446
$2,640+/moTotal price12-mo lease
2 units available
1 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Verified

Average rent in Essex County, New Jersey

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Essex County is $2,523+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,436+. Rent rates updated 2 days ago
Studio
$2,078+
Prices trending down
1 Bed
$2,523+
Prices trending down
2 Beds
$3,436+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds
$2,579+
Prices trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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1 Bed • 1 Bath • 100 sqft
Base monthly rent
$950+
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100 Chestnut Street 1 Bed
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
Base monthly rent
$1,190+
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74 E Passaic Ave 1 Bed
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 870 sqft
Base monthly rent
$1,200+
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Luxury apartments
Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
11 HAMILTON ROAD 7 Bed
7 Beds • 6 Baths
Base monthly rent
$40,000+
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6 Beds • 5 Baths
Base monthly rent
$19,500+
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263 Tillou Rd 5 Bed
5 Beds • 4 Baths
Base monthly rent
$11,000+
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6 Beds • 5 Baths
Base monthly rent
$10,000+
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