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The Centennial
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Centennial

310 Centennial AveCranford, NJ 07016

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property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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227 South Ave W, Unit 3, 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, Unit FLR 1

773 Linden Av
RahwayNJ07065

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property at 543 Willow Ave

$2,300

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543 Willow Ave

GarwoodNJ07027
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333 Central
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$2,358 - $4,558
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333 Central

333 Central AveWestfield, NJ 07090
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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. Lockwood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Lockwood VillageONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,680
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
5th Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Cheryl GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Hamilton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,821
Sunrise Village Apartments!One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ

As of May 27, 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 $2.52/sq.ft. - 2D.1 Model at Walnut Hill starting at $3,799 with a $2.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lamberts Mill Village$2.94/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Walnut Hill$2.52/sq.ft. - 2D.12BR,2BA$2.52
Springfield GardensSpruce2BR,3BA$2.56
Brookside Manor ClarkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.33
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R34 North Ave W3BR,1BA$2.33
The Club at Autumn RidgeThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.22
24 Springfield AveLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.29
350 Sheridan Ave350 Sheridan Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
227 South Ave W227 South Ave W1BR,1BA$2.57

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,680 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 $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 $5,254.

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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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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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