01Homes and apartments for rent in Essex County, NJ
Essex County homes for rent.
Browse homes and apartments for rent in Essex County, New Jersey. The county's rental market is deep and varied, anchored by new luxury and value apartments in Newark near Penn Station and the arts district, walkable downtown rentals in Montclair and Bloomfield near a Midtown Direct train, and single-family and multi-family rentals across the county. For renters who want transit access to Manhattan at a range of prices, and for owners with units to lease, Essex County offers one of the region's most active rental markets.
Rentals in Essex County range from studios and one-bedrooms around $1,700 to $2,800 in Newark and the eastern suburbs to walkable downtown and single-family rentals that run from roughly $2,800 to $5,000 or more a month in Montclair and the western suburbs.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Essex County rentals, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Essex County, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the city of Newark, the walkable Midtown Direct suburbs, and the western estate towns.
Essex County is served by highly regarded districts including Montclair, Millburn, and Livingston and by Seton Hall University, with University Hospital and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center nearby and Midtown Direct rail into Manhattan. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.
When renting, factor in commute, area, building amenities, and lease terms, not just rent, and confirm what utilities and amenities are included. Renting in the region and near the commute you are considering is one of the best ways to learn Essex County before buying.
1,213 Properties Available In Essex
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2 Beds 2 Baths 0.39 Acres Lot$3,800New22 Personette Street #1, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Listed by EXIT Realty East Coast Shirvanian
Multi-Family
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2 Beds 1 Bath 2,613 Sqft Lot$2,400Active - 1/11 11
1 Bed 1 Bath$2,100Active - 1/15 15
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,152 SqFt$2,200Active - 1/16 16
2 Beds 1 Bath 2,740 SqFt$2,200Active - 1/13 13
2 Beds 1 Bath 1,788 SqFt$1,950Pending - 1/5 5
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,117 SqFt$2,700Active - 1/10 10
2 Beds 2 Baths$2,900Active - 1/15 15
3 Beds 1 Bath 4,791 Sqft Lot$2,700Open Sun 12PM-2PM - 1/37 37
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,516 SqFt$3,400Open Sat 12PM-3PM - 1/16 16
1 Bed 1 Bath 739 SqFt$2,295Open Sat 1PM-4PM100 Washington Ave #525, Belleville Twp., NJ 07109
Listed by CENTURY 21 PREFERRED REALTY, INC
Single Family Home
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1 Bed 1 Bath 435 Sqft Lot$2,500Open Sun 2PM-4PM - 1/14 14
4 Beds 1.5 Baths$3,400Open Sat 1:15PM-2:15PM - 1/12 12
2 Beds 3 Baths 3,484 Sqft Lot$3,150Open Sat 4PM-5PM88 Hollywood Ave, East Orange City, NJ 07018
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT
Single Family Home
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3 Beds 2 Baths$3,150Open Fri 5PM-5:30PM - 1/11 11
3 Beds 2 Baths$2,900Open Sat 2:30PM-3:30PM 
3 Beds 1 Bath 0.33 Acres Lot$1,950Open Sat 3:15PM-3:30PM- 1/5 5
3 Beds 1 Bath$2,400Open Sat 12PM-12:45PM - 1/32 32
5 Beds 2.5 Baths$10,000New40 Oakwood Ave, Montclair Twp., NJ 07043
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Single Family Home
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4 Beds 3 Baths 0.25 Acres Lot$4,950New - 1/35 35
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,011 SqFt$4,600New - 1/2 2
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$3,600New - 1/11 11
3 Beds 1 Bath 3,049 Sqft Lot$2,500New - 1/10 10
3 Beds 1 Bath 4,356 Sqft Lot$2,250New
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02Explore Communities & Market
Where to rent in Essex County.
Rental inventory in Essex County spans luxury Newark towers, walkable downtown apartments, and suburban houses, and the right choice depends on lifestyle and budget. Young professionals and commuters gravitate to Newark's new downtown apartments and value units near Penn Station and PATH, downtown renters favor Montclair and Bloomfield near the Midtown Direct line, and families look to single-family rentals in the suburbs. Newark's downtown revitalization has added luxury rental towers near the arts district. Compare the areas below before you choose.
Rental character varies across the county. Newark offers new luxury towers and attainable value apartments near its transit hubs; Montclair and Bloomfield offer walkable downtown apartments near a Midtown Direct train; and the suburbs offer single-family and multi-family rentals with more space. That range gives renters everything from a luxury downtown Newark apartment to a suburban house, all with transit access to Manhattan.
Lease terms, broker fees, and what utilities and amenities are included vary widely between the county's luxury Newark towers, walkable downtown apartments, and suburban single-family rentals, so renters should compare the total monthly cost and the flexibility of the lease, not just the headline rent, before signing.
Renters in Essex County benefit from treating a lease as a chance to test-drive a region before buying: choosing to rent in the city, a walkable Midtown Direct suburb, or, less commonly, an estate town lets them learn a place's commute, character, and amenities firsthand, so that when they are ready to buy they can move with confidence, which is why so many renters describe a year in Essex County, whether in a downtown Newark tower or a Montclair apartment, as one of the smartest steps they took toward finding the right home.
Life, commute, and the rental case in Essex County.
Renting in Essex County offers a fast, flexible path to a transit-served home near Manhattan. A renter in a new downtown Newark tower gets amenities and a quick PATH or Penn Station commute near the arts and dining district, while a Montclair renter walks to a Midtown Direct train and the downtown, both often at prices below Hudson County or Manhattan.
For young professionals, relocating workers, and families testing the county before buying, renting offers flexibility and access. Many renters choose Essex County for the combination of transit access, the arts and dining of Newark and Montclair, and a range of prices, then use their time here to decide whether and where to buy.
Day to day, renters in Newark enjoy the arts, restaurants, and transit of a revitalizing downtown, renters in Montclair and Bloomfield enjoy walkable downtowns and a Midtown Direct commute, and suburban renters get single-family space, a genuine range of transit-served lifestyles across the county.
Renters relocating to Essex County for a Manhattan job often choose a new downtown Newark tower or a Montclair downtown apartment for the amenities and the commute, then use the lease term to explore the county's very different regions, the city, the walkable suburbs, and the estate towns, before deciding where, or whether, to buy, making the rental market a practical on-ramp.
For owners, the Essex County rental market can turn a condo or home into a durable income asset: the county's deep, transit-driven rental demand supports reliable tenants, and with careful screening, clear leases, and attention to maintenance, owners can generate steady income while the property potentially appreciates, drawing on the same fundamentals, transit, jobs, and Manhattan proximity, that drive the county's sales market.
Search Essex County homes by price.
Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Essex County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Essex County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Essex County and across Essex County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Essex County open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Essex County, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Essex County through our Essex County property pages: single-family homes, urban and affluent-suburban homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Essex County rental and housing market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Essex County, NJ is currently $590K, about $340 per square foot. Homes here average 45 days on market with roughly 2250 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Essex County's rental market is deep and active, led by new luxury and value apartments in Newark, walkable downtown rentals in Montclair and Bloomfield, and single-family and multi-family rentals across the county.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Essex County, luxury downtown Newark towers and walkable Montclair apartments command the highest rents, while value apartments in Newark's other neighborhoods and the eastern suburbs offer the more attainable options. Rental demand is strongest in late spring and summer, when relocations peak, so renters with flexibility sometimes find better availability and terms in the fall and winter, while the best luxury and value units lease quickly year-round. Rental demand in Essex County stays strongest near Newark's transit hubs and the Midtown Direct towns, where commuters concentrate, so well-located apartments and single-family rentals in those areas tend to lease quickly and hold rents even when the for-sale market cools. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why rent in Essex County.
- Transit-served livingRenting in Essex County offers a home near Newark's Penn Station and PATH or a Midtown Direct town, minutes from Manhattan.
- Luxury and value optionsFrom new luxury Newark towers to attainable value apartments and suburban houses, the county offers rentals at nearly every price point.
- Walkable downtownsRentals in Montclair and Bloomfield put walkable downtowns, arts, and dining within a short walk of a Midtown Direct train.
- Arts and diningNewark's NJPAC and Montclair's arts and restaurant scenes give renters rich cultural amenities.
- Try before you buyRenting lets professionals and relocating workers learn the county's very different regions before committing to a purchase.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at daily life, buildings, and options for renters in Essex County.
- Browse all homes for sale in Essex County or explore the wider Essex County market.
- Compare Essex County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Interstate 280, Interstate 78, Route 21, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike, plus newark Penn Station is a major NJ Transit, Amtrak, and PATH hub, the Morris & Essex Midtown Direct trains run from Montclair, Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn, and Short Hills straight into New York Penn Station, and PATH, the Newark Light Rail, and extensive buses add options.
- Explore Branch Brook Park and its cherry blossoms, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, South Mountain Reservation, and Newark Liberty International Airport, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Essex County.
The Essex County rental market gives newcomers immediate access to a transit-served lifestyle near Manhattan. Newark renters describe walking to Penn Station, NJPAC, and the Prudential Center, reaching the city in minutes; Montclair and Bloomfield renters walk to a Midtown Direct train and a celebrated downtown; and suburban renters get single-family space. For many, a year renting in Essex County is how they learn which of its very different regions, from the city to the walkable suburbs to the estate towns, fits before they buy.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Essex County, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs in Essex County.
First-time buyer in Essex County or Essex County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
How much does it cost to rent in Essex County, NJ?
Rents range from about $1,700 to $2,800 for studios and one-bedrooms in Newark and the eastern suburbs to roughly $2,800 to $5,000 or more a month for walkable downtown and single-family rentals in Montclair and the western suburbs. Call 888-327-6555 for current availability.
Which Essex County areas have the most rentals?
Newark has the largest concentration of apartments, including new luxury towers, while Montclair and Bloomfield offer walkable downtown rentals and the suburbs offer single-family and multi-family rentals.
Are there luxury apartment towers in Essex County?
Yes. Newark's downtown revitalization has added luxury rental towers with amenities near Penn Station, PATH, and the NJPAC arts district.
Is renting a good way to try out Essex County before buying?
Yes. Many renters use the rental market to learn the county's very different regions, city, walkable suburbs, and estate towns, before deciding whether and where to buy.
Can I rent a single-family home in Essex County?
Yes. Single-family and multi-family rentals are available across the suburbs, offering families space, while Newark and the walkable towns offer more apartments.
Are rentals near transit in Essex County?
Yes. Rentals in Newark sit near Penn Station and PATH, and Montclair, Bloomfield, and the Midtown Direct towns offer rentals near single-seat trains to Manhattan.
When is the best time to find a rental in Essex County?
Availability peaks in late spring and summer with relocations, while renters with flexibility sometimes find better terms in the fall and winter. The best luxury and value units lease quickly year-round.
Do I need a broker to rent in Essex County?
Not always, but a broker can help you find and secure rentals, especially in-demand luxury towers and single-family homes, and represent your interests in the lease. Call 888-327-6555 for help.
Can Four Point Realty help me find a rental in Essex County?
Yes. We help renters find apartments and homes across Essex County, from Newark luxury towers to Montclair downtown rentals and suburban houses. Call 888-327-6555 to start your search.
Can Four Point Realty help me rent out my Essex County property?
Yes. We help owners market and lease apartments, single-family homes, and multi-family units across Essex County, including tenant screening. Call 888-327-6555 to discuss your property.
How do I find rental listings in Essex County?
Register for a free account and set your area, price, and bedroom filters, or call 888-327-6555 and we will set up a curated rental search for you.
Should I rent or buy in Essex County?
Renting offers flexibility and a chance to learn the county's regions, while buying builds equity. We can help you weigh both for your situation.
What should renters know about Essex County's regions?
The city, the walkable Midtown Direct suburbs, and the estate towns offer very different rentals and lifestyles. Renting in your target region first is a good way to confirm the fit before buying.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. Four Point Realty is a trusted NJ real estate resource led by Naveen Sharma, offering current listings, strong local market knowledge, and honest insights from the first showing to the closing table. Call 888-327-6555 today.
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