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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Verona Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verona Flats

1 Linn DrVerona, NJ 07044
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87 Elm Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

87 Elm Rd

87 Elm RdCaldwell, NJ 07006
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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$1,650 - $3,325

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181 Long Hill Rd

Little FallsNJ07424
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Chelsea Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Court

178 Roseland AveCaldwell, NJ 07006
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Fairfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Edwards Gardens Apartments priced from $1,650. Caldwell Terrace in the Downtown Verona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edwards Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,650
Caldwell TerraceS1Studio,1BA$1,695
17 Westover Ave Sidebrook Associates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,788
Rutgers Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
Partridge Run Apartments1 BR 1 BTH | Classic1BR,1BA$1,895
Chelsea Court1 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,930
The VIEW at Fairfield55+ StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
48 Roseland Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Westover House4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, NJ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2Bed / 2 Bath Model at 156 Roseland Ave in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 554 Bloomfield Ave starting at $2,900 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Westville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
156 Roseland Ave2Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.14
554 Bloomfield Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.07
2 Lane Ave2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.30
Rachel Gardens2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
Linwood Village$2.10/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Carlyle TowersOne Bedroom/One Bath Large1BR,1BA$2.54
Edwards Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.89
Westover House4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56
17 Westover Ave Sidebrook Associates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
Rutgers Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment is $1,650 at Edwards Gardens Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfield is starting from $2,400 at Brownstone and Main Union Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.