
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hackensack Neighborhood of Hackensack, NJ from $1,100 (39 Rentals)
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State Gardens

Cambridge Arms

Summit on Prospect

Cliff Meyer St Assoc LLC

Essex Gardens

Cadillac Manor

Prospect Ridge

The Cornerstone
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Royal Court

100 Kansas St

25 Grand Ave, Unit 5th floor unit

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The Walcott Hackensack

The Parkview at Polifly

140 Prospect

The Forte

Print House
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Briarwood Commons

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The Brick of Hackensack

Ora

Meridia On Main

Woolworth Residences

The Carlyle

5 Linden St, Unit 2E

The Newport

The Eldorado
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Lehigh Court

Windsor Apartments

Dawn Manor

51 1st St

39-45 1st St

Grand Imperial Apartments

161MAIN

220 Prospect Ave

The Imperial Apartments
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210 Main

5 Linden St

Orchard Terrace Apartments
Downtown Hackensack, Hackensack, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Hackensack?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Hackensack Studio Apartments | $2,189 | $1,629 | $2,590 |
| Downtown Hackensack 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $1,124 | $3,814 |
| Downtown Hackensack 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $1,426 | $5,975 |
| Downtown Hackensack 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,105 | $1,845 | $3,995 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Hackensack Neighborhood of Hackensack, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Hackensack Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Hackensack area of Hackensack, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lehigh Court priced from $1,595. State Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,629. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hackensack apartments for rent in Hackensack, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| State Gardens | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,629 |
| Summit on Prospect | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Orchard Terrace Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Essex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Grand Imperial Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Cadillac Manor | 1-1 (590 en suite) | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Prospect Ridge | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Ivanhoe | Studio E/G Line | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Royal Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hackensack, NJ
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hackensack area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - E Layout Model at 22 Sussex St - Best Location Downtown in the in the Downtown Teaneck neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Downtown Hackensack apartment is the 140 Comet Way Model at 140 Comet Way, Unit D1 starting at $3,500 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Northwest Teaneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Hackensack apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sussex St - Best Location Downtown | 2 Bedroom - E Layout | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| 140 Comet Way, Unit D1 | 140 Comet Way | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| The Atrium @ Anderson Station | 2-2 (1155) | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| The PIERRE Apartments | 1BR/Den/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| The Carlyle | 524-2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| 75 Lodi St, Unit 79A | 75 Lodi St | 3BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Excelsior II | B/R | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Briarwood Commons | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Lehigh Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Essex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Hackensack, Hackensack, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hackensack Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Hackensack?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Hackensack is at State Gardens listed at $1,629.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hackensack Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hackensack Apartment is $1,595 at Lehigh Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Hackensack Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Hackensack is starting from $2,350 at Meridia Metro.
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