Cheap Apartments for Rent in Garfield, NJ from $1,100 (157 Rentals)

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115 Clark St, Unit 1
$1,850
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115 Clark StGarfield, NJ 07026
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$1,850

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78 Gaston Ave

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46 Outwater Ln, Unit 1
$2,000
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46 Outwater Ln, Unit 1

46 Outwater LnGarfield, NJ 07026
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$2,150

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23 Park Ave, Unit 2
$2,200
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23 Park Ave, Unit 2

23 Park AveGarfield, NJ 07026
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99 Passaic StGarfield, NJ 07026

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139 Ray St, Unit 2

139 Ray St
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222 Semel Ave
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222 Semel Ave

222 Semel AveGarfield, NJ 07026
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400 Midland Ave
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400 Midland Ave

400 Midland AveGarfield, NJ 07026
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9 Hobart Pl
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9 Hobart Pl

9 Hobart PlGarfield, NJ 07026

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Cheapest Available Garfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Garfield, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Jasontown Apartments in the Lakeview neighborhood priced from $1,500. King Alfred Apartments in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Garfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,500
King Alfred ApartmentsOne Bedroom small kitchen1BR,1BA$1,595
Ralson ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,637
Skyline Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath, Small1BR,1BA$1,700
479-485 Hoboken Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Lodi Court Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garfield, NJ

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garfield area is the $0.36 price per square foot 44 Willow Wood Ct Model at 44 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 1 in the in the Main Avenue neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Garfield apartment is the 71 Passaic St Model at 71 Passaic St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
44 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 144 Willow Wood Ct3BR,2BA$0.36
71 Passaic St, Unit 271 Passaic St2BR,1BA$0.18
The Pennington3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.17
61 Spring St, Unit 261 Spring St2BR,1BA$1.50
115 Clark St, Unit 1115 Clark St2BR,1BA$1.42
247 Elm St, Unit #2247 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.92
51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 251 Columbia Ave2BR,1BA$1.62
30 Arthur St30 Arthur St2BR,1BA$1.83
46 Outwater Ln, Unit 146 Outwater Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 BDRM Third floor1BR,1BA$1.88

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Garfield Overview

Garfield is a city of about 30,000 people in Bergen County, NJ, situated at the junction of the Passaic and Saddle Rivers and about a 40-minute drive from Manhattan. Garfield is nicknamed the "City of Champions" because its high school football team, cadets, and drum and bugle corps won championships. Also, Tippy Larkin, "the Garfield Gunner," was the Junior Welterweight Boxing Champion of the World in 1946. The largest industries in the city are retail, health care, and manufacturing. Garfield has an urban, suburban feel.

Why live in Garfield, NJ?

You'll like living in Garfield. It has a high livability score and a low cost of living relative to other cities nationally and New Jersey, in particular. The city is generally safe and has great diversity. It offers some great parks and restaurants. It's also a suburb of New York City, you'll live in a quiet city while having access to jobs and entertainment in one of the world's greatest cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Garfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Garfield is at Clifton & Co listed at $2,049.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Garfield Apartment is $1,500 at Jasontown Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Garfield is starting from $1,525 at Jasontown Apartments.

What is the most affordable Garfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Garfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 68 Hammond Ave and starts from $2,300.

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