Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fanwood, NJ from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Cornell Arms
Studio Apartments

Cornell Arms

735 Park AvePlainfield, NJ 07060
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Carlton Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Towers

503 Carleton RdWestfield, NJ 07090
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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 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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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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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 and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fanwood, NJ is a Studio unit found at citivillage @ Plainfield Station in the North Edison neighborhood priced from $1,725. Michael Manor Apartment Homes in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fanwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
citivillage @ Plainfield Station0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,725
Michael Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,850
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,857
The Monarch at Plainfield2BD2BR,2BA$1,995
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fanwood, NJ and Nearby

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fanwood area is the $2.39 price per square foot 2 Beds 2 Baths Model at One Lincoln Plaza in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $3,575. The second greatest value Fanwood apartment is the 2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH Model at The Parker starting at $3,800 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Wychwood 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.
One Lincoln Plaza2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.39
The Parker2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.57
Glenside$2.57/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic with Den2BR,2BA$2.57
548 Downer St, Unit #2548 Downer St3BR,1.5BA$2.14
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.17
706 S Ave W, Unit 1F706 S Ave W2BR,1BA$2.02
Westfield Hamilton House, LLC1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.70
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
Birchwood Gardens1332 1B1B1BR,1BA$2.56

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Getting Around Fanwood, NJ

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fanwood Apartment is $1,850 at Michael Manor Apartment Homes.

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 The Monarch at Plainfield.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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