Cheap Homes for Rent in Cranford, NJ from $1,900 (15 Rentals)

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Cranford, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cranford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranford, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunrise Village in the Livingston neighborhood priced from $1,700. Lockwood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise Village1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Lockwood VillageONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,795
Ross Apartments1 Bedroom at 1909 Church St - Renovated w W/D1BR,1BA$1,875
Park Terrace Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,885
Normandy Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cranford area is the $2.16 price per square foot Birch 2 Bed Townhome with Loft Model at Springfield Gardens in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Cranford apartment is the $2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village starting at $2,995 with a $1.94 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.
Springfield GardensBirch 2 Bed Townhome with Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.16
Lamberts Mill Village$2.72/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.94
One Lincoln Plaza2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.39
Woodcrest at Clark - 55+$2.50/sq.ft. - 2A22BR,2BA$2.50
Brookside Manor ClarkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.42
119 Valley Rd, Unit 2 family119 Valley Rd3BR,1BA$2.33
Floral Gardens$2.48/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.48
211 2nd Ave, Unit 1211 2nd Ave2BR,1BA$2.32
129 W 3rd Ave, Unit 129129 W 3rd Ave1BR,1BA$2.22
Ross Apartments1 Bedroom at 1909 Church St - Renovated w W/D1BR,1BA$2.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cranford

What type of rentals are currently available in Cranford?

There are currently 267 Apartments for Rent in Cranford, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $14,995. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cranford ranging from $1,900 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cranford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cranford ranges from $1,900 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,097.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cranford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cranford range from $2,250 to $12,861, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,699.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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