
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, NJ from $700 (155 Rentals)
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Elmwood Terrace Apartments

Elmwood Village Apartments and Townhomes

69 Miller Ave

Linden West Apartments

54 Center St

430 Lexington Ave

100 Rosa Parks Blvd

Ralson Apartments

57 Henry St
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Swan Court Apartments

5 Monroe St

59 Passaic St

366 11th Ave, Unit 1R

476 E 33rd St

97 Butler St

288 Rosa Parks Blvd, Unit 52

Fairlawn Properties

118 East 24th St Apartments

Eldorado Village
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366 11th Ave

98 President St

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70 Chestnut St, Unit 2nd Floor

Kent Village

309 Park Ave, Unit 4C

80 Union Ave

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34 Belmont Ave, Unit 6

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161 16th Ave, Unit 2

48 N York St

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151 Passaic St, Unit 2-F
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124-126 Keen St

Jefferson Gardens

11 3rd St

14 Bergen Ave

12-14-14 Rosa Parks Blvd, Unit 4

596 River St, Unit 6

875 Main Ave, Unit 1

273 Oak St

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74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3

Hollow Run at Fair Lawn
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River Drive Village Apartments

Sylvan Arms

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Lodi Circle Apartments

Highland Terrace

137-139 3rd St, Unit 137-2

241 Crooks Ave

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231 Dayton Ave

205 Parker Ave

572 E 25th St

9 Victor St
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Elmwood Park, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Elmwood Park Studio Apartments | $1,898 | $1,400 | $2,133 |
| Cheap Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $1,300 | $3,345 |
| Cheap Elmwood Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $1,650 | $4,800 |
| Cheap Elmwood Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $1,900 | $5,320 |
| Cheap Elmwood Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,113 | $2,400 | $4,277 |
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmwood Park, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Kent Village in the Eastside neighborhood priced from $1,750. 11 3rd St in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 11 3rd St | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Jefferson Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| River Drive Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Elmwood Terrace Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, NJ
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $1.46 price per square foot 72 Van Winkle Ave Model at 72 Van Winkle Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the 415 Hamilton Ave Model at 415 Hamilton Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Eastside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Van Winkle Ave, Unit 2 | 72 Van Winkle Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 415 Hamilton Ave, Unit 1 | 415 Hamilton Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 20 Michigan Ave, Unit 1 | 20 Michigan Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 494 E 18th St, Unit 2nd Floor | 494 E 18th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 76 6th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3 | 74 Plauderville Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 9 Hobart Pl | Duplex | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| 391 Semel Ave, Unit 2 | 391 Semel Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| River Drive Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Kent Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmwood Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmwood Park is at Clifton & Co listed at $2,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment is $1,750 at Kent Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmwood Park is starting from $1,800 at 11 3rd St.
What is the most affordable Elmwood Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Elmwood Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 68 Hammond Ave and starts from $2,300.
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