
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Rutherford, NJ from $1,100 (118 Rentals)
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Station Square Apartments

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228 Orchard St

Park West Terrace

Park West Gardens

216 Park Ave

Main Street Commons

480 Flatz

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6 School St

Park Terrace Gardens
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430 Lexington Ave

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84 MacArthur Ave, Unit 1

Mount Pleasant Village

204 Market St, Unit 9

Jasontown Apartments

Jasontown II Apartments

Ettrick

King Alfred Apartments

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153 Westminster Pl

285 Aycrigg Ave, Unit 285 Aycrigg Ave APT 20C
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Skyline Apartments

33 Franklin Pl

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70 Chestnut St, Unit 2nd Floor

The Towers at Passaic Park

Riverside Apartments

530 Valley Brook Ave

Foxhall Apartments

River Drive Village Apartments

Sylvan Arms

Highland Terrace
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137-139 3rd St, Unit 137-2

The Gardens At Wesmont Station

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231 Dayton Ave

205 Parker Ave

Stuyvesant Commons - Lyndhurst

33 Hayward Pl

649 New Jersey Ave

The Rivergate

Cliff View Gardens

137 Hammond Ave
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103 Sylvan Ave

16 CUTLER St

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60 Morrissee Ave, Unit 3rd Fl

364 River Dr, Unit 4

120 Center St

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728 Golden Ave, Unit 1

273 Oak St

122 Central Ave, Unit 181-B

179 Columbia Ave

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50 Mahar Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment available August 1, 2026
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East Rutherford, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Rutherford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap East Rutherford Studio Apartments | $2,273 | $1,775 | $3,089 |
| Cheap East Rutherford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $1,374 | $3,700 |
| Cheap East Rutherford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $1,575 | $9,631 |
| Cheap East Rutherford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,405 | $2,300 | $4,775 |
| Cheap East Rutherford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,466 | $2,900 | $4,800 |
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Cheapest Available East Rutherford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Rutherford, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Jasontown Apartments in the Lakeview neighborhood priced from $1,600. Ettrick in the The Bindery neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Rutherford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasontown Apartments | Jasontown 1 Bedroom First floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Ettrick | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| King Alfred Apartments | One Bedroom small kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 33 Franklin Pl | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Towers at Passaic Park | 521-0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| 11 3rd St | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rutherford, NJ
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Rutherford area is the $2.20 price per square foot 22 Harrison Ave Model at 22 Harrison Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value East Rutherford apartment is the 72 Van Winkle Ave Model at 72 Van Winkle Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,195 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Rutherford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Harrison Ave, Unit 2 | 22 Harrison Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 72 Van Winkle Ave, Unit 2 | 72 Van Winkle Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 76 6th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 50 Mahar Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment available August 1, 2026 | 50 Mahar Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 9 Hobart Pl | Duplex | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| Stuyvesant Commons - Lyndhurst | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Jasontown Apartments | Jasontown 2 BDRM Third floor | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Cliff View Gardens | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| River Drive Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 84 MacArthur Ave, Unit 1 | 84 MacArthur Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Rutherford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Rutherford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Rutherford is at The Towers at Passaic Park listed at $1,775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Rutherford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Rutherford Apartment is $1,600 at Jasontown Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Rutherford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Rutherford is starting from $1,800 at 11 3rd St.
What is the most affordable East Rutherford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Rutherford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 68 Hammond Ave and starts from $2,300.
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