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1585 Springfield AveMaplewood, NJ 07040
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$1,300 - $2,800

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588 Argyle Ave

OrangeNJ07050

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309 Ellis Ave, Unit B
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309 Ellis Ave, Unit B

309 Ellis 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 $1,284. 753 Grove Street in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maplewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 09SStudio,1BA$1,284
753 Grove StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
678 Scotland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
Newly Renovated Apt Across from City Hall2 Rooms1BR,1BA$1,450
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, NJ

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maplewood area is the $0.96 price per square foot 24 Grand Ave Model at 24 Grand Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Maplewood apartment is the Townhouse A Model at Northfield Townhouses starting at $2,935 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Bel Air 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.
24 Grand Ave, Unit 124 Grand Ave3BR,1BA$0.96
Northfield TownhousesTownhouse A2BR,1BA$1.63
32 Union Pl, Unit 2FL32 Union Pl3BR,1BA$1.59
13 Garwood Pl13 Garwood Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.77
55 Stockman Pl55 Stockman Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.83
51 Poe Ave, Unit 3rd FL51 Poe Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0575 Stuyvesant Ave1BR,1BA$0.70
319 Vermont Ave, Unit 1F319 Vermont Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
415 Kerrigan Blvd, Unit 1R415 Kerrigan Blvd2BR,1BA$1.86
Summit House4Rm 1Bd 1.5Ba DR LR Full Kitchen1BR,1.5BA$1.86

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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 $1,284.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Maplewood Apartment is $1,399 at 678 Scotland.

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 Rose Garden - Your Gateway to Modern Living and Seamless NYC Commutes!.

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