Cheap Homes for Rent in South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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South Kearny, Kearny, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Kearny Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Kearny area of Kearny, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living priced from $1,345. 3 Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable South Kearny apartments for rent in Kearny, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Shared Bath B1BR,1BA$1,345
3 AcresS4Studio,1BA$1,860
132 MalloryStudioStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Kearny area is the $2.27 price per square foot 133 Mallory Ave Model at 133 Mallory Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Marion neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value South Kearny apartment is the 618 Bramhall Ave Model at 618 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3L starting at $2,100 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Kearny apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
133 Mallory Ave, Unit 1133 Mallory Ave4BR,2BA$2.27
618 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3L618 Bramhall Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
441 Bergen Ave, Unit 2L441 Bergen Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
614 Bramhall Ave, Unit 2614 Bramhall Ave3BR,1BA$2.50
46 Schuyler Ave, Unit 246 Schuyler Ave2BR,1BA$2.21
79 Roosevelt Ave, Unit 179 Roosevelt Ave2BR,1BA$2.44
664 Forest St, Unit 1664 Forest St2BR,1BA$2.00
395 Ege Ave, Unit 2nd Flr Ege Ave.395 Ege Ave2BR,1BA$2.44
29 Clarke Ave, Unit 1L29 Clarke Ave1BR,1BA$2.31
623 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3R623 Bramhall Ave2BR,1BA$2.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Kearny

What type of rentals are currently available in South Kearny?

There are currently 345 Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $9,495. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Kearny ranging from $1,025 to $4,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Kearny ranges from $1,025 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,512.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Kearny range from $2,100 to $4,720, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $3,050. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,725.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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