Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ from $900 (34 Rentals)

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Paradise Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Gardens

240 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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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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5th Ave Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

5th Ave Apartments

127-135 E 5th AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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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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Webster Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Gardens

200 W Webster AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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112 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Prospect St

112 Prospect StWestfield, NJ 07090
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Michael's Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Michael's Manor

147 E 5th AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Cranford, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cranford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranford, NJ is a Studio unit found at Wood Arms Apartments priced from $1,500. Lexington Village in the Potters neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,630. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Lexington Village1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,630
Lockwood VillageONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,660
Meridia Roselle Park 101B2Studio,1BA$1,695
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Sunrise Village1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Normandy Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799
The Rahway Collection1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ and Nearby

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cranford area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1760 Winfield St Model at 1760 Winfield St, Unit #1 in the in the Rahway Transit Village neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Cranford apartment is the 20 E Henry St Model at 20 E Henry St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $1.22 price per square foot . 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.
1760 Winfield St, Unit #11760 Winfield St3BR,1.5BA$1.60
20 E Henry St, Unit 120 E Henry St2BR,1BA$1.22
Lamberts Mill Village$2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.07
519 Jackson Ave, Unit 2 Floor519 Jackson Ave3BR,1BA$1.93
The Parker2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.37
The Club at Autumn RidgeThe Cypress2BR,2BA$2.38
38 North Ave E, Unit Unit 138 North Ave E3BR,1BA$2.08
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R34 North Ave W3BR,1BA$2.33
Rosewood Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.41
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29

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Getting Around Cranford, NJ

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

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 Wood Arms Apartments listed at $1,500.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranford Apartment is $1,630 at Lexington 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 $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 Parkside at Westfield and starts from $6,045.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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