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property at 567 West Side Ave

567 West Side Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 132 Mallory Ave

132 Mallory Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 333 Elm St

333 Elm St

KearnyNJ07032

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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 Studio unit found at 3 Acres priced from $1,825. The Essex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable South Kearny apartments for rent in Kearny, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3 AcresS4Studio,1BA$1,825
The EssexStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
The Beacon Jersey CityC-S2Studio,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Kearny area is the $1.93 price per square foot 13 Seidler St Model at 13 Seidler St, Unit 2 in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value South Kearny apartment is the 143 Duncan Ave Model at 143 Duncan Ave, Unit B basement starting at $1,850 with a $1.42 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.
13 Seidler St, Unit 213 Seidler St2BR,1BA$1.93
143 Duncan Ave, Unit B basement143 Duncan Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
646 Ferry St, Unit 2646 Ferry St2BR,1BA$1.68
678 Communipaw Ave678 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$1.00
618 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3L618 Bramhall Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
7 Wallis Ave, Unit 17 Wallis Ave1BR,1BA$2.39
664 Forest St, Unit 1664 Forest St2BR,1BA$2.11
282 Lexington Ave, Unit 1F282 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
168 Delaware Ave, Unit 10168 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
211 Clinton Ave, Unit 1211 Clinton Ave1BR,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Kearny

What type of rentals are currently available in South Kearny?

There are currently 363 Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $9,395. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Kearny ranging from $1,750 to $3,525.

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 $1,750 to $3,525 with an average monthly rent of $2,303.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.