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property at 422 West Side Ave

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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422 West Side Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kearny, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kearny, 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 Kearny Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arlington$3,500$95016
Manor$3,500$95080
Manor Section$3,500$95047
South Kearny$5,250$1,000147

Cheapest Available Kearny Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kearny, NJ is a 3 Beds unit found at FOUND Study University Centre in the Central Business District neighborhood priced from $838. Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kearny apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study University CentreDouble in 3x3 - Newark 26-27 (12 Month)3BR,3BA$838
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kearny, NJ

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kearny area is the $0.30 price per square foot 17 Norfolk St Model at 17 Norfolk St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Kearny apartment is the 37 6th St Model at 37 6th St, Unit 2 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kearny apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 Norfolk St17 Norfolk St3BR,2BA$0.30
37 6th St, Unit 237 6th St3BR,1BA$0.28
167 Davis Ave, Unit 2167 Davis Ave1BR,1BA$0.37
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
59 Vroom St59 Vroom StStudio ,1BA$0.60
688 Communipaw Ave688 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$0.67
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26
123 Highland Ave, Unit 1st Floor123 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$1.70
8 Rutgers Ave, Unit Bsmt8 Rutgers Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
Forest Hill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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Kearny Overview

From epic beaches to the nightlife of Atlantic City, New Jersey is famous for its hectic East Coast lifestyle, and that's why some residents choose to live in the charming suburb of Kearny. The small town is a little quieter than nearby Newark and just a stone's throw away from Manhattan. Residents of Kearny know the town as "CAR-knee," but out-of-towners will usually try to call the town "KEER-knee," which might elicit a laugh or two from a local. However, as long as you remember how to pronounce the town's name, you shouldn't have any problem settling in this relatively quiet suburb.

Why live in Kearny, NJ?

One of the best reasons to find an apartment in Kearny is if you have a family and want to experience a friendly small-town atmosphere while still having access to a wealth of employment and entertainment opportunities. Not only is Kearny a great place to live for families, but it's an excellent option for anyone who works in New York City and needs a home that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Kearny is a perfect choice for commuters, as well as families who want to spend their weekends at soccer games and have fun at the beach. The town has a surprising number of cute shops and cozy local restaurants, but big-city adventures are never too far away.

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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 Garden Spires Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Kearny costs $3,937.

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 $152 which is $3,785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kearny.

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