
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kenilworth, NJ from $900 (56 Rentals)
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42 N 21st St

2563 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 1

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2137 Stanley Ter

2563 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 2

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147 E 1st Ave, Unit 2

Sunrise Village Apartments!

Millburn on Main

Chestnut Station

Lockwood Village
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Rosewood Gardens

5th Avenue Apartments

The Crossings at Union

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403 Chestnut St, Unit B5

6 Oswald Pl

Meridia Roselle Park 10

300 Concord Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

7 Bashford Ave

300 Concord Ave
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Garwood Gardens Apartments

604 Chestnut St

General Greene Village Apartment Homes

Meridia On Westfield

4B Colfax Manor

Centurion Union Phase V

MI Place at First Radio

1141 Magie Ave, Unit 2nd floor

Amsterdam Gardens

336 E Westfield Ave
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300 E Westfield Ave

Paradise Gardens

Rainbow Gardens

Grande Apartments

Schaefer Gardens

Carina Court

Sheridan Gardens

Webster Gardens

Larchmont Manor

Michael's Manor
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Townley Garden Apartments

1023 Adams Ave

1023 Adams Ave

Stuyvesant Plaza

Carlyle

Normandy Village

20 W Holly St

1968 Vauxhall Rd

2074 Stowe St

Walker Court
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Kenilworth, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kenilworth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Kenilworth Studio Apartments | $1,666 | $1,500 | $1,895 |
| Cheap Kenilworth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $1,000 | $8,256 |
| Cheap Kenilworth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $1,900 | $5,995 |
| Cheap Kenilworth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,927 | $2,500 | $6,795 |
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Cheapest Available Kenilworth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kenilworth, NJ is a Studio unit found at Sunrise Village Apartments! in the Livingston neighborhood priced from $1,595. Chestnut Station in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kenilworth apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Village Apartments! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Chestnut Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Lockwood Village | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Cheryl Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Crossings at Union | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Meridia Roselle Park 10 | 1B2 | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenilworth, NJ
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenilworth area is the $2.56 price per square foot Spruce Model at Springfield Gardens in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Kenilworth apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Cove at Springfield starting at $2,925 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenilworth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Gardens | Spruce | 2BR,3BA | $2.56 |
| The Cove at Springfield | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 34 North Ave W, Unit 2R | 34 North Ave W | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Club at Autumn Ridge | The Birch | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 1059 Brighton St, Unit 1st floor | 1059 Brighton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 226 Gordon St, Unit 2 | 226 Gordon St | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 331 South Ave | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 2137 Stanley Ter | 2137 Stanley Ter | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 350 Sheridan Ave | 350 Sheridan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenilworth Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kenilworth?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kenilworth is at Sunrise Village Apartments! listed at $1,595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kenilworth Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kenilworth Apartment is $1,680 at Lockwood Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kenilworth Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kenilworth is starting from $1,975 at Rosewood Gardens.
What is the most affordable Kenilworth Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kenilworth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Union and starts from $3,920.
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