
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kearny, NJ from $849 (41 Rentals)


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FOUND Study University Centre

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44 Elwood Ave, Unit Clifton rm, Unit Clifton rm

Garden Spires Apartments

124 Stone St

503 M.L.K. Drive, Unit 503 M.L.King Drive. Unit

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105 Roseville Ave, Unit Apt 3L, Unit Apt 3L
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942 Broad St, Unit 3

29 Hawkins St

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184 Walnut St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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219 6th Ave W, Unit 3, Unit 3

479 Roseville Ave, Unit 2

120 Stone St

191 Wegman Pkwy

Resurrection House
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University Court, Inc.

OVM Affordable

80 Lexington Ave

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

31-33 High St

330 Mount Prospect Ave

802 Broadway

City View Landing Family
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85 Kearney Ave

583 Mount Prospect Ave

3656 John F Kennedy Blvd

440 Washington Street Apartments

Georgia King Village

1 Magnolia Ave

88-90 Kensington Ave

304 Ege Ave
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The Garrison Apartments

Hallmark House

317-319 Fairmount Ave

321-323 Fairmount Ave

106 Glenwood Ave

Aspen River Park

Parkside Manor 55+ Community

45-47 Ravine Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kearny?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny Studio Apartments | $2,601 | $1,000 | $8,141 |
| Kearny 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $900 | $7,591 |
| Kearny 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,214 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| Kearny 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,201 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| Kearny 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,171 | $2,075 | $8,000 |
| Kearny 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,600 | $4,200 | $7,000 |
| Kearny 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kearny Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kearny?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kearny is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kearny?
The cheapest apartment in Kearny is FOUND Study University Centre which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Kearny costs $4,056.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kearny?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Kearny that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kearny?
Cheap apartments in Kearny have an average cost of $134 which is $3,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kearny.
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