Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ from $900 (41 Rentals)
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Lexington Village

Lockwood Village

1521 Jefferson Ave, Unit 1stFloor

Rosewood Gardens

Sunrise Village

Garwood Gardens Apartments
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Seminary Apartments

916 Madison Ave

203 Livingston St

403 Chestnut St, Unit B5

Park Terrace Senior Living

Hamilton Apartments

Meridia Linden 1001
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The Rahway Collection

Chestnut Station

Lindcrest Apartments

231 west price street, Unit Apt 3
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1401 Lincoln St
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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 | $2,030 | $1,550 | $2,510 |
Cheap Cranford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,560 | $3,800 |
Cheap Cranford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,182 | $1,950 | $5,600 |
Cheap Cranford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,177 | $2,450 | $6,245 |
Cheap Cranford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Available Cranford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranford, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lockwood Village priced from $1,640. Sunrise Village in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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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Lockwood Village | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,640 |
Sunrise Village | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Garwood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom III | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Carlyle | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,781 |
Park Terrace Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
Meridia Linden 1001 | 1B1B_E | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Lindcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,944 |
Wood Arms Apartments | 1X1 650-725 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ
As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cranford area is the $2.07 price per square foot $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Cranford apartment is the 2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH Model at The Parker starting at $3,500 with a $2.37 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lamberts Mill Village | $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.07 |
The Parker | 2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
1 Lincoln Blvd, Unit 1 | 1 Lincoln Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R | 34 North Ave W | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
The Rahway Collection | 2 Bedroom at 467 W Grand Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Club at Autumn Ridge | The Birch | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
24 Springfield Ave | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
101 E Blancke St, Unit 11 | 101 E Blancke St | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 2 | 1115 Raritan Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 $1,640 at Lockwood 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 Parkside at Westfield and starts from $5,995.
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.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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