Cheap Homes for Rent in Elmwood Park, NJ from $1,000 (35 Rentals)

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property at 329 Wagaraw Rd

$1,025

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$1,025

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329 Wagaraw Rd

HawthorneNJ07506
property at 14 River St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 River St

LodiNJ07644

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property at 14 River St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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14 River St

LodiNJ07644
property at 78 Gaston Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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78 Gaston Ave

GarfieldNJ07026
property at 286 Broadway

$1,900

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$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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286 Broadway, Unit 2, Unit 2

286 Broadway
PatersonNJ07501

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property at 85 Burns Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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85 Burns Ave

LodiNJ07644
property at 838 Paulison Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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838 Paulison Ave, Unit 2nd, Unit 2nd

838 Paulison Ave
CliftonNJ07011
property at 838 Paulison Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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838 Paulison Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 39 E 39th St

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 E 39th St, Unit 2L, Unit 2L

39 E 39th St
PatersonNJ07514

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property at 16 Cutler St

$2,000

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16 Cutler St

CliftonNJ07011
property at 144 Lawrence St

$2,100

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$2,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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144 Lawrence St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 47 Harding Ct

$2,150

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$2,150

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47 Harding Ct

GarfieldNJ07026

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Elmwood Park, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Park Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 $1,450. Tudor Court in the Eastside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway324 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,450
Tudor CourtA11BR,1BA$1,595
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, NJ and Nearby

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $0.18 price per square foot 71 Passaic St Model at 71 Passaic St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the 61 Spring St Model at 61 Spring St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Hackensack Teaneck 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.
71 Passaic St, Unit 271 Passaic St2BR,1BA$0.18
61 Spring St, Unit 261 Spring St2BR,1BA$1.50
235 Keen St235 Keen St4BR,2.5BA$2.07
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
30 Arthur St30 Arthur St2BR,1BA$1.83
46 Outwater Ln, Unit 146 Outwater Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
385 11th Ave385 11th Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
Tudor CourtA11BR,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmwood Park?

There are currently 695 Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $6,069. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmwood Park ranging from $1,025 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmwood Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmwood Park ranges from $1,025 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,065.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elmwood Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elmwood Park range from $1,995 to $5,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,470.

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