Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, NJ from $1,275 (120 Rentals)

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71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp

71 Kipp AveElmwood Park, NJ 07407
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Linden West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden West Apartments

33 West StElmwood Park, NJ 07407
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property at 209 MacArthur Ave
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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209 MacArthur Ave

GarfieldNJ07026

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74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3

74 Plauderville AveGarfield, NJ 07026
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property at 5 Sewall Ave
$1,890

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Base Rent$1,890

Total Monthly Price$1,890
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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5 Sewall Ave, Unit B3

5 Sewall Ave
CliftonNJ07011
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property at 241 W Passaic St
$1,900 - $2,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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241 W Passaic St

Rochelle ParkNJ07662
property at 93 Highland St
$1,900 - $2,000
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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93 Highland St

PatersonNJ07524

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property at 309 E 22nd St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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309 E 22nd St

PatersonNJ07514

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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 Studio unit found at 324,339 and 431 Broadway in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,275. Fairlawn Properties in the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway431 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,275
Fairlawn Properties3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
118 East 24th St Apartments1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,700
Swan Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,745
Kent VillageA11BR,1BA$1,750
Lexington Garden Apartments1 Bdrm - (Ocean City) 612sq1BR,1BA$1,799
Elmwood Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, NJ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $1.32 price per square foot 767 E 26th St Model at 767 E 26th St, Unit 5 bed 2full bath in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the 158 Main St Model at 158 Main St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment starting at $2,950 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Lakeview 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.
767 E 26th St, Unit 5 bed 2full bath767 E 26th St5BR,2BA$1.32
158 Main St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment158 Main St2BR,2BA$1.31
61 Chestnut St, Unit 261 Chestnut St3BR,2BA$1.80
441 E 27th St, Unit 2nd Fl441 E 27th St3BR,1BA$1.89
435 Steinway Rd, Unit 2435 Steinway Rd2BR,1BA$2.08
74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 374 Plauderville Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
159 Hamilton Ave, Unit Clifton Apartment159 Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
Highland TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
118 East 24th St Apartments1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1.84
71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp71 Kipp Ave1BR,1BA$2.13

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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 324,339 and 431 Broadway listed at $1,275.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment is $1,400 at 324,339 and 431 Broadway.

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 324,339 and 431 Broadway.

What is the most affordable Elmwood Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elmwood Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 124 Putnam St and starts from $2,200.

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