Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, NJ from $700 (24 Rentals)

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Hampshire House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

17 Westover AveCaldwell, NJ 07006
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87 Elm Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

87 Elm Rd

87 Elm RdCaldwell, NJ 07006
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Chelsea Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Court

178 Roseland AveCaldwell, NJ 07006
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Fairfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Brownstone and Main Union Apartments in the Estates at Hilltop neighborhood priced from $1,875. Beaver Brook Gardens in the Preakness neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
Beaver Brook GardensLinden Junior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Parkway East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,965
Mary Ann ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,970
Chelsea Court1 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, NJ and Nearby

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.76 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Greenwich House in the in the Westville neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 26 Lane Ave starting at $3,250 with a $2.20 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.
Greenwich HouseTownhouse4BR,3.5BA$1.76
26 Lane Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.20
Everly RoselandTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$2.83
The VIEW at Fairfield2 BD 2 BA + DEN2BR,2BA$2.53
Woodcrest At Fairfield- 55+$2.35/sq.ft. - Dogwood2BR,2BA$2.36
Linwood Village$2.61/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.63
Rachel Gardens2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.61
Citizen Little Falls Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.81
Partridge Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated1BR,1BA$2.35
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.60

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Getting Around Fairfield, NJ

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39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,875 at Brownstone and Main Union 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 $2,395 at Beaver Brook Gardens.

What is the most affordable Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Livana East Hanover and starts from $5,795.

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