Cheap Homes for Rent in South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Kearny area of Kearny.

property at 541 Forest St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

541 Forest St

KearnyNJ07032
property at 69 Williams Ave

$1,800 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

69 Williams Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 61 Clendenny Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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61 Clendenny Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 768 Communipaw Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

768 Communipaw Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

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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 $1,580. The Ballantine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,948. Here are the most affordable South Kearny apartments for rent in Kearny, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Private Bath D1BR,1BA$1,580
The BallantineS2.1Studio,1BA$1,948
Verde Jersey CitySStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Kearny area is the $0.21 price per square foot 534 Kearny Ave Model at 534 Kearny Ave, Unit 1L in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Kearny apartment is the 338 Sip Ave Model at 338 Sip Ave, Unit Unit 2 starting at $3,315 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Marion 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.
534 Kearny Ave, Unit 1L534 Kearny Ave2BR,1BA$0.21
338 Sip Ave, Unit Unit 2338 Sip Ave3BR,2BA$2.21
688 Communipaw Ave688 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$0.67
23 Williams Ave, Unit 223 Williams Ave3BR,2BA$1.85
201 Beech St, Unit 2201 Beech St4BR,1BA$1.92
722 Westside Ave, Unit 2722 Westside Ave3BR,1BA$2.27
158 Seeley Ave, Unit 2158 Seeley Ave3BR,1BA$2.20
500 W Side Ave, Unit a500 W Side Ave2BR,1BA$2.11
818 Communipaw Ave, Unit 1F818 Communipaw Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
836 Communipaw Ave, Unit 1F836 Communipaw Ave2BR,1BA$2.50

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South Kearny, Kearny, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Kearny

What type of rentals are currently available in South Kearny?

There are currently 372 Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $8,095. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Kearny ranging from $1,400 to $7,000.

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 $1,400 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,513.

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