Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bergen County, NJ from $600 (141 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Bergen County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bergen County, NJ is a Studio unit found at Venice Court in the East Teaneck neighborhood priced from $1,349. Jasontown Apartments in the Lakeview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bergen County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venice CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,349
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,500
Saint James ApartmentsSt. James 1 BDRM Third floor1BR,1BA$1,500
Courtyard at Prospect2 Room Studio1BR,1BA$1,550
Westgate Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,550
State GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,595
Essex GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Swan Court Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,615
Cambridge ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Brookchester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bergen County, NJ

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bergen County area is the $1.38 price per square foot 590 Schuyler Ave Model at 590 Schuyler Ave, Unit B in the in the The Bindery neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Bergen County apartment is the 54 Blauvelt Pl Model at 54 Blauvelt Pl starting at $3,000 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Central Teaneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bergen County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
590 Schuyler Ave, Unit B590 Schuyler Ave4BR,2.5BA$1.38
54 Blauvelt Pl54 Blauvelt Pl3BR,1BA$1.28
362 Wilson Ave, Unit 2362 Wilson Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.95
129 Banta Ave, Unit 2129 Banta Ave2BR,2BA$1.29
161 Palisade Ave, Unit Ground and 1st Floor161 Palisade Ave3BR,2BA$1.95
104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor104 Eastern Way3BR,1BA$1.84
140 ProspectTWO BEDROOMS2BR,2BA$1.88
2245 Jones Rd2245 Jones Rd1BR,1BA$1.23
Saint James ApartmentsSt. James 1 BDRM Third floor1BR,1BA$1.76
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 BDRM Third floor1BR,1BA$1.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bergen County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bergen County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bergen County is under $1,665.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bergen County?

The cheapest apartment in Bergen County is Saint James Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Bergen County costs $4,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bergen County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 51 regular apartments in Bergen County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bergen County?

Cheap apartments in Bergen County have an average cost of $194 which is $3,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bergen County.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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