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

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property at 69 Miller Ave

$2,200

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69 Miller Ave

Elmwood ParkNJ07407
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Linden West Apartments
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Linden West Apartments

33 West StElmwood Park, NJ 07407
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161 16th Ave, Unit 2
$1,795
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161 16th Ave, Unit 2

161 16th AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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property at 273 Oak St

$1,800 - $2,100

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273 Oak St

PassaicNJ07055
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74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3
$1,825
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74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3

74 Plauderville AveGarfield, NJ 07026
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231 Dayton Ave
$1,900 - $2,300
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231 Dayton Ave

231 Dayton AveClifton, NJ 07011
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Elmwood Park, NJ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kent VillageA11BR,1BA$1,750
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
River Drive Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Elmwood Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
72 Van Winkle Ave, Unit 272 Van Winkle Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
415 Hamilton Ave, Unit 1415 Hamilton Ave3BR,1BA$1.74
20 Michigan Ave, Unit 120 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
494 E 18th St, Unit 2nd Floor494 E 18th St3BR,2BA$2.27
76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 276 6th Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 374 Plauderville Ave1BR,1BA$1.83
9 Hobart PlDuplex1BR,1.5BA$2.15
391 Semel Ave, Unit 2391 Semel Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
River Drive Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
Kent VillageA11BR,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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