
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $1,495 (47 Rentals)


6 Boyden Pkwy S

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44 Oberlin St, Unit 3rd Floor, Unit 3rd Floor

SunBlossom Alivia

Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments

78 Burnet Ave

Maplewood Lofts

Avalon Maplewood

240 Burkley Pl
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171 Company

259-279 40th St

Millburn on Main

725 Scotland Rd

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West Mill Gardens

195 Main St

56-Village Court Apartments, LLC

Art Deco Charm in the Heart of Downtown
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671 Lincoln Ave

7 Bashford Ave

1127 Stuyvesant Ave., Unit 304

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90 Millburn Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

Town House Apartments

22 Cottage

266 Morris Ave

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave
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977 Stuyvesant Avenue

NJ-52 SunBlossom Court

671 Lincoln Ave

130 Mill Rd

Millburn Mews

678 Scotland

Vose Manor

240 Burkley Pl

1244-1252 Springfield Ave
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641 Lincoln Ave

Wyoming Villas Apartments

Felicia Village

NJ-258 Halsey Gardens

Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation

Larchmont Manor

Randolph Manor Apartments

The Townhouse

Dayna Commons
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113-117 Vose Avenue
Downtown, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,557 | $1,250 | $1,814 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,495 | $4,995 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $1,800 | $6,500 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,144 | $2,500 | $8,500 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,115 | $2,800 | $8,995 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Maplewood, NJ
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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown, Maplewood, NJ
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Columbia Senior High School
Maplewood Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at 678 Scotland listed at $1,399.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,399 at 678 Scotland.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,399 at 678 Scotland.
What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 678 Scotland and starts from $1,399.
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