Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, NJ from $700 (160 Rentals)

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$2,200

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69 Miller Ave

Elmwood ParkNJ07407
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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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385 11th Ave
$1,800 - $1,850
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385 11th Ave

385 11th AvePaterson, NJ 07514
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161 16th Ave, Unit 2
$1,845
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161 16th Ave, Unit 2

161 16th AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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115 Clark St, Unit 1
$1,850
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115 Clark St, Unit 1

115 Clark StGarfield, NJ 07026
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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 Ralson Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood priced from $1,637. 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
Ralson ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,637
Fairlawn Properties3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Kent VillageA11BR,1BA$1,750
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Hollow Run at Fair Lawn3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
SDK Lodi 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 June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $1.50 price per square foot 61 Spring St Model at 61 Spring St, Unit 2 in the in the Hackensack Teaneck neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the 681 E 28th St Model at 681 E 28th St, Unit 2 starting at $2,850 with a $2.04 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.
61 Spring St, Unit 261 Spring St2BR,1BA$1.50
681 E 28th St, Unit 2681 E 28th St4BR,1BA$2.04
247 Elm St, Unit #2247 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.92
51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 251 Columbia Ave2BR,1BA$1.62
115 Clark St, Unit 1115 Clark St2BR,1BA$1.42
15-34 Parmelee Ave, Unit Unit 115-34 Parmelee Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
120 Plauderville Ave, Unit 2nd floor120 Plauderville Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 374 Plauderville Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
385 11th Ave385 11th Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
Kent VillageA11BR,1BA$2.27

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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 $2,049.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment is $1,637 at Ralson Apartments.

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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