Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mahwah, NJ from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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Mall & Starview Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mall & Starview Gardens

250-260 Franklin TpkeMahwah, NJ 07430
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54 N Franklin Tpke
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

54 N Franklin Tpke

54 N Franklin TpkeRamsey, NJ 07446
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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 Lindvale Gardens in the Ramapo Cirque neighborhood priced from $1,800. 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
Lindvale Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,949
Montebello CommonsLower Garden1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mahwah, NJ

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mahwah area is the $1.83 price per square foot $2.61/sq.ft. - The Fairfax Model at The Commons in the in the Stonegate neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Mahwah apartment is the 2E Model at The Sheldon At Suffern Station starting at $5,163 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the Ramapo Cirque 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$2.61/sq.ft. - The Fairfax2BR,2BA$1.83
The Sheldon At Suffern Station2E2BR,2BA$3.01
Woodgrove at SterlingtonC2BR,2BA$3.02
Luxury Modern 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment HomesThe Lafayette - 5th Floor2BR,2BA$2.98
Lindvale Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Montebello CommonsLower Garden1BR,1BA$2.11
Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
The Horizons at Franklin Lakes Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 754 sqft1BR,1BA$3.81
Waldwick StationA11BR,1BA$4.21
One Five on Washington1C1BR,1BA$4.02

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Getting Around Mahwah, NJ

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40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mahwah Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mahwah Apartment is $1,800 at Lindvale Gardens.

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 $2,250 at Lindvale Gardens.

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