Cheap Homes for Rent in Bergen County, NJ from $1,200 (53 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Bergen County.

property at 197 Lafayette Pl

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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197 Lafayette Pl

EnglewoodNJ07631
property at 3021 Edwin Ave

$1,600 - $1,900

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3021 Edwin Ave

Fort LeeNJ07024
property at 19 Plauderville Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 Plauderville Ave, Unit 101

19 Plauderville Ave
GarfieldNJ07026
property at 197 Lafayette Pl

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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197 Lafayette Pl

EnglewoodNJ07631
property at 176 Shaw St

$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

176 Shaw St

GarfieldNJ07026
property at 432 Broad Ave

$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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432 Broad Ave

RidgefieldNJ07657
property at 432 Broad Ave

$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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432 Broad Ave

RidgefieldNJ07657

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property at 14 River St

$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 River St

LodiNJ07644
property at 176 Shaw St

$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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176 Shaw St

GarfieldNJ07026
property at 287 Lawton Ave

$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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287 Lawton Ave

Cliffside ParkNJ07010
property at 340 Hudson St

$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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340 Hudson St

HackensackNJ07601
property at 65 Arcadia Rd

$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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65 Arcadia Rd

HackensackNJ07601

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property at 287 Lawton Ave

$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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287 Lawton Ave

Cliffside ParkNJ07010
property at 154 Charlton Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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154 Charlton Ave

LodiNJ07644
property at 1111 River Rd

$1,950 - $3,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1111 River Rd

EdgewaterNJ07020
property at 160 Overlook Ave

$1,960

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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160 Overlook Ave

HackensackNJ07601
property at 160 Overlook Ave

$1,960 - $2,095

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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160 Overlook Ave

HackensackNJ07601

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property at 272 Frances St

$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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272 Frances St

TeaneckNJ07666
property at 18 Ramapo Valley Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

18 Ramapo Valley Rd

OaklandNJ07436

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property at 11 Louis St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Louis St

LodiNJ07644
property at 31 Hedden Terrace

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Hedden Terrace

North ArlingtonNJ07031
property at 66 Tuttle St

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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66 Tuttle St

WallingtonNJ07057

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Cheapest Available Bergen County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bergen County, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Cornerstone at Montvale priced from $625. 592 Broad St in the The Bindery neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bergen County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone at Montvale2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$625
592 Broad St11BR,1BA$800
Venice CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,349
Empire View ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,350
Eldorado Village1BR LK1BR,1BA$1,448
Saint James ApartmentsSt. James 1 BDRM Third floor1BR,1BA$1,500
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,500
Westgate Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,550
Summit on ProspectStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
411-415 Grand Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bergen County, NJ

As of February 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bergen County area is the $0.85 price per square foot 234 Wallington Ave Model at 234 Wallington Ave, Unit 234 Wallington Ave Unit # in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Bergen County apartment is the 284 Washington St Model at 284 Washington St, Unit 284 starting at $4,000 with a $1.82 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
234 Wallington Ave, Unit 234 Wallington Ave Unit #234 Wallington Ave4BR,2BA$0.85
284 Washington St, Unit 284284 Washington St3BR,1.5BA$1.82
161 Palisade Ave, Unit Ground and 1st Floor161 Palisade Ave3BR,2BA$1.35
Fair Lawn Commons$2.87/sq.ft. - The Essex2BR,2BA$1.75
423 Essex St, Unit Apt1423 Essex St2BR,1BA$1.69
PARKVIEW LUXURY APARTMENTSStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68
735 Tracy Ave, Unit Fairview apt735 Tracy Ave2BR,1BA$1.76
592 Broad St11BR,1BA$0.91
Saint James ApartmentsSt. James 1 BDRM Third floor1BR,1BA$1.76
Cornerstone at Montvale1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32

Frequently Asked Questions about Bergen County

What type of rentals are currently available in Bergen County?

There are currently 1647 Apartments for Rent in Bergen County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $625 to $12,000. There are also 262 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bergen County ranging from $1,255 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bergen County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bergen County ranges from $1,255 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,019.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bergen County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bergen County range from $707 to $8,584, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

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