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80 Malcolm Ave
$1,925 - $1,975
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$1,925 - $1,975
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 15

80 Malcolm Ave

80 Malcolm AveGarfield, NJ 07026
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Karl Place
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Karl Place

1 Karl PlGarfield, NJ 07026
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Garfield 99
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield 99

99 Passaic StGarfield, NJ 07026
property at 385 Midland Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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385 Midland Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

385 Midland Ave
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property at 106 Grand St

$2,000

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106 Grand 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 Midland Ave

400 Midland AveGarfield, NJ 07026
property at 51 Maple St

$2,100

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51 Maple St

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property at 23 Monroe St

$1,700

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23 Monroe St

PassaicNJ07055

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Garfield, NJ Local Guide

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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 Park Terrace Gardens in the Hackensack Teaneck neighborhood priced from $1,341. The Pennington in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Garfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Terrace Gardens2.5 Room1BR,1BA$1,341
The PenningtonStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,500
King Alfred ApartmentsOne Bedroom small kitchen1BR,1BA$1,600
Swan Court Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,615
Skyline Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath, Small1BR,1BA$1,700
479-485 Hoboken Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Empire View Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Royal TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garfield, NJ

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garfield area is the $1.33 price per square foot 354 Highland Ave Model at 354 Highland Ave in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Garfield apartment is the 33 Willow Wood Ct Model at 33 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 2 starting at $3,700 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Main Avenue 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.
354 Highland Ave354 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$1.33
33 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 233 Willow Wood Ct3BR,2BA$1.85
235 Lawrence Ave, Unit 2235 Lawrence Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
107 Martha Ave, Unit B107 Martha Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
247 Elm St, Unit #2247 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.92
151 Passaic St, Unit apartment151 Passaic St2BR,1BA$1.75
46 Outwater Ln, Unit 146 Outwater Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
273 Maple Ave, Unit 2BR with Deck273 Maple Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
Cliff View GardensA1BR,1BA$2.19
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 The Pennington listed at $1,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Garfield Apartment is $1,341 at Park Terrace Gardens.

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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