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

SoHo at Fanwood Station

Fanwood Crossings

RT 500

808-82n Pl, Pl

217 E 7th St

128 E 7th St, Unit 104

citivillage @ Plainfield Station

Blair Tudor Apartment Homes
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128 E 7th St, Unit 309

249 Orange Pl, Unit 41 B

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1421 E 7th St, Unit 2

227 South Ave W, Unit 3

Crystal Ridge at Watchung

The Monarch at Plainfield

418 Watchung Ave, Unit 10

1000 North Ave

The Quin

138 E 7th St, Unit 7
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The Randolph

803 South

305 Watson Ave

Centurion Sleepy Hollow

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333 Central

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825 Mountain Ave, Unit 4B

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826 Saint Marys Ave, Unit 826

826 St Mary's Ave

Westfield Hamilton House, LLC

Glenside
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102 N Jackson Ave

102-104 Jackson Ave

Scotch Plains Crossing

The Parker

Cedar Tower at Plainfield

Carlton Towers

RT 500

Cornell Arms

955F East Front Street

1024-1034 South Ave
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Stoney Brook Gardens

Leland Gardens Apartments

Aspen Gardens

Netherwood Pointe

Plainfield Village

112 Prospect St

Oakwood Gardens

Westfield Manor Apartments

Frontier Flats

Birchwood Gardens
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Fanwood, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fanwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Fanwood Studio Apartments | $2,074 | $605 | $2,622 |
| Cheap Fanwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $925 | $3,750 |
| Cheap Fanwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,497 | $1,125 | $5,600 |
| Cheap Fanwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,048 | $1,297 | $5,195 |
| Cheap Fanwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| citivillage @ Plainfield Station | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Blair Tudor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Birchwood Gardens | 1332 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Blair Beacon Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Michael Manor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Crystal Ridge at Watchung | Boundbrook | 1BR,1BA | $1,923 |
| The Monarch at Plainfield | 2BD | 2BR,2BA | $1,995 |
| 1000 North Ave | NOR-S01 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood | 960 Glenwood Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Glenside | $2.50/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Grand Corner | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Netherwood Flats | Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Oakwood Gardens | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 825 Mountain Ave, Unit 4B | 825 Mountain Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 1421 E 7th St, Unit 2 | 1421 E 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Monarch at Plainfield | 2BB | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Blair Tudor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Birchwood Gardens | 1332 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Blair Beacon Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,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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