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

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The Walcott Hackensack
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$1,990 - $5,119
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Walcott Hackensack

435 Main StHackensack, NJ 07601
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The Newport
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Newport

350 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601
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The Eldorado
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Eldorado

240 Anderson StHackensack, NJ 07601
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Lehigh Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lehigh Court

15 Lehigh StHackensack, NJ 07601
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

70 Anderson StHackensack, NJ 07601
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Dawn Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dawn Manor

100 2nd StHackensack, NJ 07601
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51 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

51 1st St

51 1st StHackensack, NJ 07601
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39-45 1st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

39-45 1st St

39-45 1st StHackensack, NJ 07601
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161MAIN
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161MAIN

161 Main StHackensack, NJ 07601
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The Imperial Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial Apartments

390 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601
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210 Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

210 Main

210 Main StHackensack, NJ 07601

Downtown Hackensack, Hackensack, NJ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lehigh Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,595
State GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,629
Summit on ProspectStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Orchard Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Essex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Grand Imperial ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Cadillac Manor1-1 (590 en suite)1BR,1BA$1,895
Prospect Ridge1/11BR,1BA$1,895
The IvanhoeStudio E/G LineStudio,1BA$1,900
Royal Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Sussex St - Best Location Downtown2 Bedroom - E Layout2BR,2BA$2.74
140 Comet Way, Unit D1140 Comet Way2BR,2BA$2.69
The Atrium @ Anderson Station2-2 (1155)2BR,2BA$2.81
The PIERRE Apartments1BR/Den/1BA1BR,1BA$2.83
The Carlyle524-2x2A2BR,2BA$2.51
75 Lodi St, Unit 79A75 Lodi St3BR,1BA$2.75
Excelsior IIB/R1BR,1BA$2.55
Briarwood Commons1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.90
Lehigh Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.45
Essex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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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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