Cheap Homes for Rent in Kearny, NJ from $800 (60 Rentals)

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property at 645 4th St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

645 4th St

LyndhurstNJ07071
property at 344 Kearny Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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344 Kearny Ave

KearnyNJ07032
property at 108 4th Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 4th Ave, Unit A3

108 4th Ave
NewarkNJ07104
property at 115 Harrison Ave

$1,080

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$1,080

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$1,080

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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115 Harrison Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 546 Summit Ave

$1,100 - $1,200

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$1,100 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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546 Summit Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 12 Colgate Dr

$1,175 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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12 Colgate Dr

NewarkNJ07103

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property at 271 Claremont Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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271 Claremont Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 632 Dr Martin Luther King J Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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632 Dr Martin Luther King J Dr, Unit 23

632 Dr Martin Luther King J Dr
NewarkNJ07102
property at 366 Kingsland Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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366 Kingsland Ave

LyndhurstNJ07071
property at 165 Davis Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

165 Davis Ave

KearnyNJ07032

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property at 1 Cornerstone Ln

$1,200 - $1,650

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1 Cornerstone Ln

NewarkNJ07103
property at 840 Mt Prospect Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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840 Mt Prospect Ave

NewarkNJ07104
property at 840 Mt Prospect Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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840 Mt Prospect Ave, Unit APT 1

840 Mt Prospect Ave
NewarkNJ07104

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property at 1225 John F. Kennedy Blvd

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 170 Sunset Ave

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

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170 Sunset Ave

North ArlingtonNJ07031
property at 117 Centre St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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117 Centre St

NutleyNJ07110

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Kearny, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kearny, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026

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$2,995$1,27511
Manor$2,995$1,27566
Manor Section$2,995$1,27542
South Kearny$5,400$1,300141

Cheapest Available Kearny Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kearny, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Spires Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood priced from $950. Parkwood Place Apartments in the Lower Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kearny apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Spires Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Parkwood Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Shared Bath C1BR,1BA$1,320
Forest Hill TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kearny, NJ

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kearny area is the $0.26 price per square foot 37 6th St Model at 37 6th St, Unit 2 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Kearny apartment is the 167 Davis Ave Model at 167 Davis Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,650 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the Arlington 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.
37 6th St, Unit 237 6th St3BR,1BA$0.26
167 Davis Ave, Unit 2167 Davis Ave1BR,1BA$0.37
69 N 13th St69 N 13th StStudio ,1BA$0.63
286 Fulton Ave, Unit Fulton Ave apartment 1286 Fulton Ave3BR,1BA$1.08
288 2nd Ave W, Unit 1AB288 2nd Ave W4BR,2BA$1.47
46 1/2 3rd St46 1/2 3rd St4BR,2BA$0.95
42 McAdoo Ave, Unit Unit 242 McAdoo Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
59 Vroom St59 Vroom St1BR,1BA$0.74
Tiffany Manor2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Garden Spires Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kearny

What type of rentals are currently available in Kearny?

There are currently 3581 Apartments for Rent in Kearny, NJ with pricing that ranges from $600 to $20,000. There are also 356 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kearny ranging from $850 to $12,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kearny ranges from $850 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,512.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kearny?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kearny range from $600 to $15,271, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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