Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fanwood, NJ from $500 (16 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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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1332-1338 South AvePlainfield, NJ 07062
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Scotch Plains Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scotch Plains Gardens

390 E Front StScotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Oakwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Gardens

124 E 7th StPlainfield, NJ 07060

Fanwood, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fanwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fanwood, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Blair Tudor Apartment Homes in the North Edison neighborhood priced from $1,725. The Monarch at Plainfield in the Downtown Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fanwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,725
The Monarch at Plainfield2BD2BR,2BA$1,995
Michael Manor Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2,050
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2,050
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fanwood, NJ and Nearby

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fanwood area is the $2.22 price per square foot The Alpine Model at Alpine at Mountainside Townhomes in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $6,063. The second greatest value Fanwood apartment is the 2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH Model at The Parker starting at $3,500 with a $2.37 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.
Alpine at Mountainside TownhomesThe Alpine3BR,2.5BA$2.22
The Parker2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.37
Glenside$2.50/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Classic Corner2BR,2BA$2.50
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 12389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
Netherwood FlatsScarlet2BR,2BA$2.40
2389 Mountain Ave, Unit 22389 Mountain Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
Blair Beacon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.17
963 E Front St963 E Front St2BR,1BA$2.56
The Monarch at Plainfield2BB2BR,2BA$2.46
citivillage @ Plainfield Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49

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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 1000 North Ave listed at $2,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fanwood Apartment is $1,725 at Blair Tudor 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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