Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emerson, NJ from $1,600 (17 Rentals)

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549 Piermont Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

549 Piermont Ave

549 Piermont AveRiver Vale, NJ 07675

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252 Collignon Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

252 Collignon Way

252 Collignon WayRiver Vale, NJ 07675
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Emerson, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emerson, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Westview Apartment Homes in the Northeast Ridgewood neighborhood priced from $1,899. Stanford Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,180. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emerson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westview Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,899
Stanford Court Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$2,180
Valley1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,250
Coventry Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$2,265
Village on the Green Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, NJ and Nearby

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson area is the $2.99 price per square foot $3.19/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - B-03 Model at Washington Promenade in the in the Bergen County Waterfront neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Emerson apartment is the 2 BR/ large - 1015 SF Model at Westwood Hills starting at $2,795 with a $2.75 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Washington Promenade$3.19/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - B-032BR,2BA$2.99
Westwood Hills2 BR/ large - 1015 SF2BR,1BA$2.75
Highlands at Westwood1 Bedroom A31BR,1BA$3.40
Coventry Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$2.66
Village on the Green Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.71
505 KinderKamackOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.54
Stanford Court Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$2.91
Westview Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.71
The Madison Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.42
Valley1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.36

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Getting Around Emerson, NJ

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerson Apartment is $1,899 at Westview Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emerson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emerson is starting from $2,795 at Westwood Hills.

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