Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ from $700 (67 Rentals)

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20 W Holly St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20 W Holly St

20 W Holly StCranford, NJ 07016
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499 W Grand Ave, Unit #1
$750
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$750
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499 W Grand Ave, Unit #1

499 W Grand AveRahway, NJ 07065
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property at 30 E Henry St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

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30 E Henry St, Unit 3

30 E Henry St
LindenNJ07036
property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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$1,900
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227 South Ave W, Unit 3

227 South Ave W
WestfieldNJ07090

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property at 773 Linden Av

$2,200

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$2,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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773 Linden Av, Unit FLR 1

773 Linden Av
RahwayNJ07065

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Amsterdam Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Amsterdam Gardens

309 Amsterdam AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Shami Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shami Apartments

400-402 Hamilton StRahway, NJ 07065
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Carlton Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Towers

503 Carleton RdWestfield, NJ 07090
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Rainbow Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rainbow Gardens

221-224 W 1st AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Paradise Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Gardens

240 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Grande Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grande Apartments

220-254 W Sumner AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Schaefer Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schaefer Gardens

35 Sumner AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Carina Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carina Court

627 S Springfield AveSpringfield, NJ 07081
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Washington Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Ave

717 Washington AveLinden, NJ 07036
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Cranford, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cranford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranford, NJ is a Studio unit found at Sunrise Village Apartments! in the Livingston neighborhood priced from $1,595. Hamilton Apartments in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise Village Apartments!StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Hamilton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Wood Arms Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,800
5th Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Cheryl GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Lockwood VillageONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cranford area is the $2.21 price per square foot $2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,405. The second greatest value Cranford apartment is the 499 W Grand Ave Model at 499 W Grand Ave, Unit #1 starting at $750 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cranford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lamberts Mill Village$2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.21
499 W Grand Ave, Unit #1499 W Grand Ave3BR,2BA$0.50
Central Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.14
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R34 North Ave W3BR,1BA$2.33
The Club at Autumn RidgeThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.32
226 Gordon St, Unit 2226 Gordon St3BR,1BA$2.27
The Lofts at Garwood IILoft II1BR,2BA$2.52
Rosewood Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.27
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
350 Sheridan Ave350 Sheridan Ave1BR,1BA$2.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cranford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cranford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cranford is at Sunrise Village Apartments! listed at $1,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranford Apartment is $1,795 at Hamilton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cranford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cranford is starting from $1,920 at Hollywood Terrace.

What is the most affordable Cranford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cranford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vermella Garwood Station and starts from $6,028.

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