Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kenilworth, NJ from $900 (45 Rentals)

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property at 1860 Cider Mill Rd

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1860 Cider Mill Rd

Union TownshipNJ07083

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Amsterdam Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Amsterdam Gardens

309 Amsterdam AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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336 E Westfield Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

336 E Westfield Ave

336-338 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204

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300 E Westfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 E Westfield Ave

300 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Rainbow Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rainbow Gardens

221-224 W 1st AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Paradise Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Gardens

240 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Grande Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grande Apartments

220-254 W Sumner AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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property at 240 Burkley Pl

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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240 Burkley Pl

UnionNJ07088
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Schaefer Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schaefer Gardens

35 Sumner AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
Senior Living
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Carina Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carina Court

627 S Springfield AveSpringfield, NJ 07081
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Sheridan Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sheridan Gardens

533 E 2nd AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Webster Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Gardens

200 W Webster AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Larchmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Larchmont Manor

2730-2746 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Michael's Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Michael's Manor

147 E 5th AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Stuyvesant Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Plaza

1255 Stuyvesant AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Carlyle
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlyle

154 W 2nd 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 Lockwood Village priced from $1,680. Rosewood Gardens in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kenilworth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lockwood VillageONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,680
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Meridia Roselle Park 101B2Studio,1BA$1,795
Normandy Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799
Cheryl GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
5th Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Sunrise Village Apartments!One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,885
Chestnut Station1 BR new Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
The Park1 Bed/1 Bath-A-1 Phase IV1BR,1BA$1,984

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenilworth, NJ

As of April 30, 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 34 North Ave W Model at 34 North Ave W, Unit 2R starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Wychwood 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.
Springfield GardensSpruce2BR,3BA$2.56
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R34 North Ave W3BR,1BA$2.33
38 North Ave E, Unit Unit 138 North Ave E3BR,1BA$2.08
24 Springfield AveLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
Floral Gardens$2.39/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
The Cove at SpringfieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.58
The Crossings at Union2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$2.70
350 Sheridan Ave350 Sheridan Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
Chestnut Station1 BR new Bath1BR,1BA$2.71
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.63

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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 Meridia Roselle Park 10 listed at $1,795.

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 $2,169 at Normandy Village.

What is the most affordable Kenilworth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kenilworth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vermella Garwood Station and starts from $5,373.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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