Cheap Homes for Rent in Garfield, NJ from $1,450 (26 Rentals)

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property at 209 MacArthur Ave
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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209 MacArthur Ave

GarfieldNJ07026
property at 409 Market St
$1,700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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409 Market St

Elmwood ParkNJ07407

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property at 417 Boulevard
$1,775 - $2,025
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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417 Boulevard

PassaicNJ07055
property at 139 Ray St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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139 Ray St, Unit 1

139 Ray St
GarfieldNJ07026
property at 198 Banta Ave
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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198 Banta Ave

GarfieldNJ07026
property at 22 Semel Ave
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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22 Semel Ave

GarfieldNJ07026
property at 220 Palisade Ave
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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220 Palisade Ave, Unit 2A

220 Palisade Ave
GarfieldNJ07026
property at 5 Sewall Ave
$1,890

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,890

Total Monthly Price$1,890
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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5 Sewall Ave, Unit B3

5 Sewall Ave
CliftonNJ07011
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property at 152 Ackerman Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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152 Ackerman Ave

CliftonNJ07011

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property at 256 Ackerman Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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256 Ackerman Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 220 Palisade Ave
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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220 Palisade Ave, Unit 1B

220 Palisade Ave
GarfieldNJ07026
property at 56 Hobart Pl
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

56 Hobart Pl

CliftonNJ07011
property at 118 Sheridan Ave
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

118 Sheridan Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 25 Market St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

25 Market St, Unit C6

25 Market St
Saddle BrookNJ07663

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Garfield, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Garfield Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in Garfield, NJ is a 2 Beds home found at 198 Banta Ave in the Lakeview neighborhood priced from $1,800. 256 Ackerman Ave in the Lakeview neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Garfield homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
198 Banta Ave198 Banta Ave2BR, 1BA$1,800
256 Ackerman Ave256 Ackerman Ave2BR, 1BA$2,000
56 Hobart Pl56 Hobart Pl2BR, 1BA$2,000

Best Value Homes for Rent in Garfield, NJ

As of September 19, 2026 the best value rental home in the Garfield area is the $1.90 price per square foot 86 Farnham Ave Model at 86 Farnham Ave in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Garfield rental home is the 77 Cedar St Model at 77 Cedar St, Unit 3 in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting at $3,100 with a $2.73 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garfield homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
86 Farnham Ave86 Farnham Ave3BR, 2BA$1.90
77 Cedar St, Unit 377 Cedar St3BR, 1BA$2.73
28 Riverside Pl28 Riverside Pl3BR, 1BA$3.01
20 Arthur St20 Arthur St3BR, 1BA$2.88
209 MacArthur Ave209 MacArthur Ave1BR, 1BA$1.93
118 Sheridan Ave118 Sheridan Ave2BR, 1BA$4.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Garfield?

There are currently 647 Apartments for Rent in Garfield, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $4,800. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Garfield ranging from $1,450 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Garfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Garfield ranges from $1,450 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,667.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Garfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Garfield range from $2,100 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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