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Fords, NJ Local Guide

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. Hilltop Manor & Estates in the Metropark neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,655. 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
Hilltop Manor & Estates1 Bedroom Estates1BR,1BA$1,655
Convery Gardens1 Bedroom B - Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,670
Cloverleaf GardensThe Avenel1BR,1BA$1,735
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,815
North Hills Apartments, LLC1 Bedroom/1 Bath - 2 Balconies1BR,1BA$1,830
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Greenfield Gardens$2.01/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
Hillside Gardens1BR 3rd floor (top) Front1BR,1BA$1,850
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fords, NJ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fords area is the $2.32 price per square foot Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $2,840. The second greatest value Fords apartment is the $2.42/sq.ft. - D-2 Model at Evergreen Meadows starting at $2,890 with a $2.42 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.
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.32
Evergreen Meadows$2.42/sq.ft. - D-22BR,1BA$2.42
Green PlazaOpal II2BR,2BA$2.16
203 Green Hollow Drive, Unit 203203 Green Hollow Drive2BR,2BA$2.26
Greenfield Gardens$2.03/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.36
Parsonage Hill Village$2.22/sq.ft. - B1BR,1BA$2.33
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$2.42
Gill Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
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 $1,995.

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 $2,075 at Convery Gardens.

What is the most affordable Fords Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fords Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Modera Woodbridge and starts from $3,460.

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