Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fanwood, NJ from $500 (70 Rentals)

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Fanwood Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fanwood Crossings

La Grande AveFanwood, NJ 07023
property at 808-82n Pl, Pl

$1,345 - $2,145

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808-82n Pl, Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060

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1421 E 7th St, Unit 2
$1,900
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$1,900

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1421 E 7th St, Unit 2

1421 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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227 South Ave W, Unit 3

227 South Ave W
WestfieldNJ07090

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property at 305 Watson Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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305 Watson Ave

PlainfieldNJ07062
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333 Central
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$2,458 - $4,558
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333 Central

333 Central AveWestfield, NJ 07090
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Carlton Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Towers

503 Carleton RdWestfield, NJ 07090
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RT 500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

RT 500

500 Main StBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Cornell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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955F East Front Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

955F East Front Street

903-1005 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07062
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1024-1034 South Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1024-1034 South Ave

1024-1034 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Stoney Brook Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook Gardens

643-715 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Aspen Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Gardens

244-256 Orange PlPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Netherwood Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood Pointe

916-926 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Plainfield Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plainfield Village

559-615 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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112 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Prospect St

112 Prospect StWestfield, NJ 07090
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Oakwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Frontier Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Frontier Flats

171 E Front StPlainfield, NJ 07060
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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Fanwood, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fanwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fanwood, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakwood Gardens in the North Edison neighborhood priced from $1,745. citivillage @ Plainfield Station in the North Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fanwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
citivillage @ Plainfield Station0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,775
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,795
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,825
Crystal Ridge at WatchungBoundbrook1BR,1BA$1,923
The Monarch at Plainfield2BD2BR,2BA$1,995
1000 North AveNOR-S01Studio,1BA$2,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fanwood, NJ

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fanwood area is the $1.60 price per square foot 960 Glenwood Ave Model at 960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Fanwood apartment is the $2.50/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Grand Corner Model at Glenside starting at $3,220 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Crestwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fanwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood960 Glenwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.60
Glenside$2.50/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Grand Corner2BR,2BA$2.54
Netherwood FlatsScarlet2BR,2BA$2.46
Oakwood Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
825 Mountain Ave, Unit 4B825 Mountain Ave1BR,1BA$2.76
1421 E 7th St, Unit 21421 E 7th St2BR,1BA$2.11
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.12
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$2.48
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fanwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fanwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fanwood is at citivillage @ Plainfield Station listed at $1,750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fanwood Apartment is $1,745 at Oakwood Gardens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fanwood is starting from $1,995 at Oakwood Gardens.

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