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300 Main St

Little FallsNJ07424

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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 Rutgers Village Apartments priced from $1,800. Brownstone and Main Union Apartments in the Estates at Hilltop neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rutgers Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
Partridge Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, NJ and Nearby

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2Bed / 2 Bath Model at 156 Roseland Ave in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Model at 525 Bloomfield Ave starting at $2,700 with a $2.00 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$1.82
525 Bloomfield Ave2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Linwood Village$2.69/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Parkview Commons Apartments, LLCTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.28
68 Newark Pompton Tpke, Unit 2fl68 Newark Pompton Tpke2BR,1.5BA$1.82
319 Bloomfield Ave, Unit 325 Bloomfield ave Unit C319 Bloomfield Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
Partridge Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$2.18
Runnymede Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.60
Rutgers Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfield?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,535 to $5,323. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfield ranging from $900 to $6,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairfield ranges from $900 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,585.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!