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property at 522 Sharon Garden Ct
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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522 Sharon Garden Ct, Unit 522

522 Sharon Garden Ct
WoodbridgeNJ07095
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property at 187 Main St
$1,850 - $2,800
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187 Main St

Woodbridge TownshipNJ07095
property at 41 Reilly Ct
$1,900

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Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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41 Reilly Ct

MetuchenNJ08840
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Cheapest Available Fords Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fords, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Reinhard Manor (55+ Community) in the Metropark neighborhood priced from $1,640. Convery Gardens in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fords apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reinhard Manor (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,640
Convery Gardens1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,670
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Estates1BR,1BA$1,675
Hillside GardensFREE MONTH SPECIAL! 1BR 3rd floor (top) Front1BR,1BA$1,754
Cloverleaf GardensThe Avenel1BR,1BA$1,785
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,820
Hyde Park Village (Ages 55+)1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$1,835
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
Colonia Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,850
Parsonage Hill Village$2.03/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$1,860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fords, NJ

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fords area is the $1.71 price per square foot Brunswick (BL) Model at Camelot at Federal Hill in the in the Chickentown neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Fords apartment is the 2B Model at Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace starting at $3,075 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Fords neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fords apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camelot at Federal HillBrunswick (BL)2BR,2BA$1.71
Regency @ Menlo Park Terrace2B2BR,2BA$2.49
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.28
Evergreen Meadows$2.42/sq.ft. - D-22BR,1BA$2.42
Green PlazaOpal II2BR,2BA$2.16
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.46
Parsonage Hill Village$2.03/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.03
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Reinhard Manor (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fords Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fords?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fords is at The Park at Fords Corner listed at $2,095.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fords Apartment is $1,640 at Reinhard Manor (55+ Community).

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fords is starting from $2,170 at Hilltop Manor & Estates.

What is the most affordable Fords Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fords Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grandview Gardens and starts from $2,675.

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