Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ from $1,450 (72 Rentals)

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20 Lincoln Ave W, Unit FL 3
$1,675
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$1,675
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

20 Lincoln Ave W, Unit FL 3

20 Lincoln Ave WCranford, NJ 07016
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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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1101 Forest Dr
$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

1101 Forest Dr

1101 Forest DrLinden, NJ 07036
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property at 30 E Henry St

$1,850

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$1,850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 E Henry St, Unit 3

30 E Henry St
LindenNJ07036

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property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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$1,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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227 South Ave W, Unit 3

227 South Ave W
WestfieldNJ07090

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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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Roselle Grande
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roselle Grande

220-254 W Sumner AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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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 Wood Arms Apartments priced from $1,450. Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR,1BA$1,525
Sunrise Village Apartments!StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
CarlyleStudioStudio,1BA$1,674
The Rahway Collection1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799
Cheryl GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
5th Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cranford area is the $2.04 price per square foot $2.86/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,145. The second greatest value Cranford apartment is the 34 North Ave W Model at 34 North Ave W, Unit 2R starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Wychwood 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$2.86/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.04
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 Parker1 BEDROOM / 2 BATH1BR,2BA$2.52
1401 Lincoln St, Unit 11401 Lincoln St3BR,1BA$2.35
336 Livingston St, Unit Apartment336 Livingston St2BR,1BA$2.32
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
350 Sheridan Ave350 Sheridan Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR,1BA$2.18

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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 Wood Arms Apartments listed at $1,450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cranford Apartment is $1,525 at Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community.

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.

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