Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hackensack Neighborhood of Hackensack, NJ from $1,100 (41 Rentals)

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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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326 Prospect Ave, Unit 2G

326 Prospect Ave
HackensackNJ07601
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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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McKinley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKinley

88 McKinley 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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Fairleigh Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairleigh Arms

230 Anderson 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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property at 326 Prospect Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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326 Prospect Ave, Unit 2G

326 Prospect Ave
HackensackNJ07601

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 Studio unit found at Cambridge Arms priced from $1,550. Fairleigh Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hackensack apartments for rent in Hackensack, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge ArmsS1Studio,1BA$1,550
Fairleigh ArmsS1Studio,1BA$1,595
Lehigh Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
McKinleyA11BR,1BA$1,695
51 1st St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
39-45 1st St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
The Parkview at Polifly: In-Unit Washer & Dryer, Heat and Water Included, and Cat & Dog Friendly0-1 (350) W/DStudio,1BA$1,795
The Cornerstone: Heat, Gas, Hot & Cold Water Included, Elevator, Cat & Dog Friendly1-1 (Efficiency)1BR,1BA$1,895
Cadillac Manor1-1 (565 en suite)1BR,1BA$1,895
Summit on ProspectB11BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hackensack, NJ

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hackensack area is the $2.71 price per square foot 2-2 (1234) Model at The Atrium @ Anderson Station in the in the Teaneck Riverftont neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Downtown Hackensack apartment is the 1BR/Den/1BA Model at The PIERRE Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Hackensack 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.
The Atrium @ Anderson Station2-2 (1234)2BR,2BA$2.71
The PIERRE Apartments1BR/Den/1BA1BR,1BA$2.64
The Carlyle524-2x2A2BR,2BA$2.66
Excelsior IIB/R1BR,1BA$2.55
Fairleigh ArmsA11BR,1BA$1.94
State Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$2.63
51 1st St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.39
39-45 1st St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.39
Briarwood Commons1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.75
Lehigh Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.46

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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 Cambridge Arms listed at $1,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hackensack Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hackensack Apartment is $1,600 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 $2,195 at Summit on Prospect.

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