Cheap Homes for Rent in Hackensack, NJ from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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property at 14 River St

$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

14 River St

LodiNJ07644

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property at 340 Hudson St

$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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340 Hudson St

HackensackNJ07601
property at 65 Arcadia Rd

$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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65 Arcadia Rd

HackensackNJ07601

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property at 160 Overlook Ave

$1,960

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

160 Overlook Ave

HackensackNJ07601
property at 160 Overlook Ave

$1,960 - $2,095

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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160 Overlook Ave

HackensackNJ07601
property at 272 Frances St

$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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272 Frances St

TeaneckNJ07666
property at 54 Euclid Ave

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

54 Euclid Ave

Ridgefield ParkNJ07660

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Hackensack, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hackensack, NJ

Pricing Updated: 02/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hackensack, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hackensack Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Hackensack$3,375$1,550164
Hackensack Teaneck$4,500$1,349451

Cheapest Available Hackensack Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hackensack, NJ is a Studio unit found at Venice Court in the East Teaneck neighborhood priced from $1,349. Saint James Apartments in the Northwest Teaneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hackensack apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venice CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,349
Saint James ApartmentsSt. James 1 BDRM Third floor1BR,1BA$1,500
Westgate Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,550
Essex GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
New Milford Estates2 Room Studio/Eff1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hackensack, NJ

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hackensack area is the $0.29 price per square foot 145 Arnot St Model at 145 Arnot St, Unit 4 in the starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Hackensack apartment is the 423 Essex St Model at 423 Essex St, Unit Apt1 starting at $2,200 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Hackensack Teaneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hackensack apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
145 Arnot St, Unit 4145 Arnot St1BR,1BA$0.29
423 Essex St, Unit Apt1423 Essex St2BR,1BA$1.69
26 Green Ct, Unit Apartment for Rent26 Green Ct2BR,1BA$1.92
Gibraltar Towers2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.23
43 Frederick St, Unit #243 Frederick St2BR,1BA$2.00
351 Central Ave, Unit DD351 Central Ave1BR,1BA$2.28
Saint James ApartmentsSt. James 1 BDRM Third floor1BR,1BA$1.76
50 Anderson St, Unit E850 Anderson St1BR,1BA$2.24
222 Elleen Ter1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.20
Westgate Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hackensack

What type of rentals are currently available in Hackensack?

There are currently 454 Apartments for Rent in Hackensack, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,349 to $4,875. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hackensack ranging from $1,255 to $5,400.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hackensack ranges from $1,255 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,823.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.