Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ from $900 (42 Rentals)
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Ross Apartments

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Lexington Village

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Sunrise Village
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Stephanie Gardens

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Seminary Apartments

Rosewood Gardens

304 E Webster Ave, Unit B
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560 Cleveland Ave, Unit 1L

916 Madison Ave

Lockwood Village

Chestnut Station
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Park Terrace Senior Living

1102-1106 W St Georges Ave

Normandy Village

Lindcrest Apartments
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Cranford, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cranford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Cranford Studio Apartments | $1,690 | $1,200 | $2,510 |
Cheap Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Cranford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Cranford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,413 | $2,500 | $8,278 |
Cheap Cranford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $4,200 | $6,200 |
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Cheapest Available Cranford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranford, NJ is a Studio unit found at Ross Apartments priced from $1,200. Wood Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranford apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ross Apartments | Studio Ross | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Wood Arms Apartments | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Sunrise Village | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Lockwood Village | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
Chestnut Station | 1 BR new Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Park Terrace Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ
As of August 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cranford area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath w Loft Townhome Model at Springfield Gardens in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Cranford apartment is the $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village starting at $3,305 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cranford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Springfield Gardens | 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath w Loft Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.28 |
Lamberts Mill Village | $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
The Parker | 2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R | 34 North Ave W | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Floral Gardens | $2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 2 | 1115 Raritan Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
999 Raritan Rd | 999 Raritan Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
304 E Webster Ave, Unit B | 304 E Webster Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Chestnut Station | 1 BR new Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Ross Apartments | Studio Ross | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
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Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cranford Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranford Apartment is $1,700 at Sunrise Village.
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 $2,020 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 Springfield Gardens and starts from $4,400.
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