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

Venice Court

400 Fairview Ave

346 Union Ave LLC

Courtyard at Prospect

Saint James Apartments

Jasontown Apartments

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67 N Washington Ave, Unit 3

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188 Palisade Ave, Unit 188 Palisade Rear
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Westgate Apartments

Mall & Starview Gardens

Jasontown II Apartments

Liberty Bell Village Apartments

Swan Court Apartments

New Milford Estates

59 Passaic St

66 N Washington Ave

Brookchester Apartments

Cliff Meyer St Assoc LLC
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126 US Highway 46, Unit 2

530 Valley Brook Ave

219 Daniel St

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Essex Gardens

58 Ettrick Ter

Hudson Crest

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Eldorado Village

46 Beech St

Arlington Park Apartments

101 E Edsall Court

22 Beech St

479-485 Hoboken Rd

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150 6th St, Unit 3

245 Grand Ave

River Cross Apartments

Riverside Apartments
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Copper Ridge Apartments

Maples on Broad

52 Stuyvesant Ave

34 State St

Empire View Apartments

Prospect Ridge

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1023 Ponsi St, Unit G

2329 Hudson Terrace

Lawton Court Cliffside Park
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Bergen County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bergen County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County Studio Apartments | $2,416 | $1,349 | $3,350 |
| Bergen County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $967 | $4,610 |
| Bergen County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,422 | $625 | $6,900 |
| Bergen County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,049 | $707 | $7,930 |
| Bergen County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,959 | $3,200 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Bergen County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bergen County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Terrace Gardens in the Hackensack Teaneck neighborhood priced from $1,341. Venice Court in the East Teaneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bergen County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Terrace Gardens | 2.5 Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,341 |
| Venice Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| Jasontown Apartments | Jasontown 1 Bedroom First floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Saint James Apartments | St. James 1 BDRM Third floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Westgate Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Swan Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,615 |
| 216 Mary St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| New Milford Estates | 2 Room Studio/Eff | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bergen County, NJ
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bergen County area is the $0.29 price per square foot 145 Arnot St Model at 145 Arnot St, Unit 4B in the starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Bergen County apartment is the 409 Tappan Rd Model at 409 Tappan Rd, Unit 2 starting at $3,725 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Bergen County Waterfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bergen County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Arnot St, Unit 4B | 145 Arnot St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 409 Tappan Rd, Unit 2 | 409 Tappan Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| 246 Grant Ave, Unit 1st. Floor | 246 Grant Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| 161 Palisade Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 161 Palisade Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Commons | $2.83/sq.ft. - The Gibraltar | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| 235 Lawrence Ave, Unit 2 | 235 Lawrence Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 107 Martha Ave, Unit B | 107 Martha Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 171 Palisade Ave, Unit 169-A | 171 Palisade Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Saint James Apartments | St. James 1 BDRM Third floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Jasontown Apartments | Jasontown 1 BDRM Third floor | 1BR,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 $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bergen County?
The cheapest apartment in Bergen County is Park Terrace Gardens which is listed at $1,341, while the average apartment in Bergen County costs $8,700.
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 58 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 $250 which is $8,450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bergen County.
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