Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kenilworth, NJ from $1,495 (83 Rentals)

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300 South Ave, Unit 2
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

300 South Ave, Unit 2

300 South AveGarwood, NJ 07027

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$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
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861 Valley St

VauxhallNJ07088
property at 415 E 3rd Ave
$2,600
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415 E 3rd Ave

RoselleNJ07203
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Amsterdam Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Amsterdam Gardens

309 Amsterdam AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Kenilworth, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kenilworth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kenilworth, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community in the Livingston neighborhood priced from $1,525. Sunrise Village Apartments! in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kenilworth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR,1BA$1,525
Sunrise Village Apartments!StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Cheryl GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Meridia Roselle Park 101B2Studio,1BA$1,895
Chestnut Station1 BR new Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
20 W Holly St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenilworth, NJ

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenilworth area is the $2.27 price per square foot $2.27/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - Deluxe Model at Floral Gardens in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $2,960. The second greatest value Kenilworth apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Cove at Springfield starting at $3,125 with a $2.48 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Floral Gardens$2.27/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.27
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.48
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R34 North Ave W3BR,1BA$2.33
The Club at Autumn RidgeThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.32
226 Gordon St, Unit 2226 Gordon St3BR,1BA$2.14
20 W Holly St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
350 Sheridan Ave350 Sheridan Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR,1BA$2.18
403 Chestnut St, Unit B5403 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$2.64
801 Mountain Ave, Unit A801 Mountain Ave1BR,1BA$2.62

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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 $1,525 at Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community.

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 $2,300 at Garwood Gardens Apartments.

What is the most affordable Kenilworth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kenilworth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springfield Gardens and starts from $4,400.

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