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122 Myrtle Ave

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292 Wainwright St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

292 Wainwright St

292 Wainwright StNewark, NJ 07112
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Felicia Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Felicia Village

1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Stuyvesant Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

378-404 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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1278-1280 Clinton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

1278-1280 Clinton AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Residence on 18th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Residence on 18th

875 18th AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Colonial Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Village

44 Paine AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Maplewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Maplewood, NJ is a Studio unit found at Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,285. 130 Mill Rd in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maplewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
130 Mill Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,445
678 Scotland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, NJ

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maplewood area is the $0.24 price per square foot 102 W Allen St Model at 102 W Allen St, Unit 1 in the in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Maplewood apartment is the 15 Finlay Pl Model at 15 Finlay Pl, Unit 2L starting at $2,650 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maplewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
102 W Allen St, Unit 1102 W Allen St3BR,1BA$0.24
15 Finlay Pl, Unit 2L15 Finlay Pl3BR,1BA$0.51
150 Brookdale Ave, Unit 1150 Brookdale Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
109 Cummings St, Unit 109 Cummings street #2109 Cummings St2BR,1BA$1.31
56 Durand Pl, Unit 156 Durand Pl4BR,1BA$1.63
South Orange Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
309 Ellis Ave309 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.62
267 Ellis Ave, Unit 001267 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.65
21 Vail St, Unit 3L21 Vail St3BR,1BA$1.90
678 Scotland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.87

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Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maplewood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Maplewood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Maplewood is at Maple Gardens listed at $1,285.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Maplewood Apartment is $1,445 at 130 Mill Rd.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Maplewood is starting from $2,000 at Monroe Gardens.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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