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Verona Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verona Flats

1 Linn DrVerona, NJ 07044
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Grover Cleveland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grover Cleveland

2 Arlington AveCaldwell, NJ 07006
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87 Elm Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

87 Elm Rd

87 Elm RdCaldwell, NJ 07006
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Westcourt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westcourt

551 Bloomfield AveCaldwell, NJ 07006

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2 Lane Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Lane Ave

2 Lane AveCaldwell, NJ 07006
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Linwood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Village

300 Linn DrVerona, NJ 07044
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Transit Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Transit Village

239-247 Main StLincoln Park, NJ 07035
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Chelsea Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Court

178 Roseland AveCaldwell, NJ 07006
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40 Roseland Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Roseland Avenue

40 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. Rutgers Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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
Rutgers Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
Partridge Run Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,925
Beaver Brook GardensLINDEN1BR,1BA$2,028
Runnymede Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Mountain View Crossing1 Bed | 1 Bath - A31BR,1BA$2,163
17 Westover Ave Sidebrook Associates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,198
2 Lane Ave2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, NJ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $2.50 price per square foot 11 Grey Rock Ave Model at 11 Grey Rock Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Estates at Hilltop neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 554 Bloomfield Ave starting at $2,700 with a $1.93 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.
11 Grey Rock Ave, Unit 111 Grey Rock Ave4BR,1.5BA$2.50
554 Bloomfield Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.93
525 Bloomfield Ave2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.89
2 Lane Ave2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.91
Westover House5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.20
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments2x1 9102BR,1BA$2.64
Edwards Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.89
Partridge Run Apartments1BR - 1BTH Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.41
Runnymede Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
Rutgers Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57

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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 $2,198 at 17 Westover Ave Sidebrook Associates.

What is the most affordable Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Everly Roseland and starts from $3,854.

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