Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mahwah, NJ from $1,500 (29 Rentals)

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DICKINSON MANOR
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DICKINSON MANOR

140 Dickinson LnMahwah, NJ 07430
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54 North Franklin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

54 North Franklin

54 N Franklin TpkeRamsey, NJ 07446
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Arnhem Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arnhem Apartments

636 Godwin AveMidland Park, NJ 07432
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Midland Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Apartments

110 Midland AveMidland Park, NJ 07432
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property at 35 Park Ave

$2,100 - $2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

35 Park Ave

SuffernNY10901
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$2,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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35 Park Ave, Unit 6T

35 Park Ave
SuffernNY10901
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Chestnut Manor Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Manor Apartments

10-12 Chestnut StSuffern, NY 10901
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Mahwah, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mahwah Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mahwah, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Airmont Gardens 55+ Senior Apartments in the Ramapo Cirque neighborhood priced from $1,750. Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes in the Ramapo Cirque neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mahwah apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Airmont Gardens 55+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,949
54 North FranklinA11BR,1BA$1,985
Montebello CommonsLower Garden1BR,1BA$2,000
Ramapo Gardens3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Mall & Starview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Lindvale Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
One Five on Washington1FStudio,1BA$2,400
Waldwick StationA21BR,1BA$2,476
The Sheldon At Suffern Station1A1BR,1BA$2,842

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mahwah, NJ

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mahwah area is the $1.93 price per square foot $2.66/sq.ft. - The Gibraltar Model at The Commons in the in the Stonegate neighborhood starting from $3,470. The second greatest value Mahwah apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,066 sqft Model at The Horizons at Franklin Lakes Apartment Homes starting at $2,925 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Hartung neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mahwah apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Commons$2.66/sq.ft. - The Gibraltar2BR,2BA$1.93
The Horizons at Franklin Lakes Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,066 sqft2BR,1BA$2.74
Lindvale Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.52
Montebello CommonsLower Garden1BR,1BA$2.11
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Ramapo Gardens3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
54 North FranklinA11BR,1BA$2.61
Mall & Starview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
Waldwick StationA21BR,1BA$3.31
Airmont Gardens 55+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.54

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mahwah Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mahwah?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mahwah is at One Five on Washington listed at $2,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mahwah Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mahwah Apartment is $1,750 at Airmont Gardens 55+ Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mahwah Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mahwah is starting from $2,299 at Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.