Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin Lakes, NJ from $600 (40 Rentals)

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203 Brittany Dr, Unit 203

203 Brittany Dr
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Residences at Choctaw
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Residences at Choctaw

25 E Allendale RdSaddle River, NJ 07458
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Arnhem Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arnhem Apartments

636 Godwin AveMidland Park, NJ 07432
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139 Royal
1 Bedroom Apartments

139 Royal

139 RoyalHawthorne, NJ 07506
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Midland Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Apartments

110 Midland AveMidland Park, NJ 07432
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The VIEW at Wanaque
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The VIEW at Wanaque

1049 Ringwood AveWanaque, NJ 07420
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DICKINSON MANOR
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DICKINSON MANOR

140 Dickinson LnMahwah, NJ 07430
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Franklin Lakes, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin Lakes, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Brooklawn Gardens in the Preakness neighborhood priced from $1,820. Hawthorne Garden in the Southeast Ridgewood 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 Franklin Lakes apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,820
Hawthorne Garden1BD/1BA Upgraded Units1BR,1BA$1,850
Kings Arms Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Manchester Village1 X 11BR,1BA$1,960
Tudor Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Berdan Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,195
Meridia Pompton Lakes1K1BR,1BA$2,295
Avalon WayneSM05-AStudio,1BA$2,350
Lakeside Residence1b1b-7061BR,1BA$2,350
East Gate at Ridgewood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Lakes, NJ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin Lakes area is the $1.73 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Sunset Ridge at Totowa in the in the Totowa neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Franklin Lakes apartment is the Indigo Model at Molly Brook on Belmont starting at $3,232 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Preakness neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
Molly Brook on BelmontIndigo2BR,2BA$2.76
The Horizons at Franklin Lakes Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,066 sqft2BR,1BA$2.57
Manchester Village2 X 12BR,1BA$2.38
Brooklawn Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.18
Haledon Estates ApartmentsGarden Two Bedroom w/Den2BR,1BA$2.51
East Gate at Ridgewood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.72
Berdan Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.73
Tudor Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Hawthorne Garden1BD/1BA Upgraded Units1BR,1BA$2.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Lakes Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Lakes Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Lakes Apartment is $1,820 at Brooklawn Gardens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Franklin Lakes is starting from $2,175 at Brooklawn Gardens.

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