Cheap Homes for Rent near Maplewood, NJ from $1,275 (40 Rentals)

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property at 2 Noll Pl
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2 Noll Pl, Unit 14

2 Noll Pl
NewarkNJ07106
property at 318 Ellis Ave
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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318 Ellis Ave, Unit 3

318 Ellis Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
property at 924 Stuyvesant Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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924 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit V2

924 Stuyvesant Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111

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property at 12 Alexander St
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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12 Alexander St

NewarkNJ07106
property at 17 Hazelwood Ave
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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17 Hazelwood Ave

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 32 Rosehill Pl
$1,900
2 Bedroom Rentals
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32 Rosehill Pl

IrvingtonNJ07111

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property at 378 Valley
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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378 Valley, Unit #C5C

378 Valley
South OrangeNJ07079
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Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Maplewood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Maplewood, NJ is a Studio unit found at Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $999. Rutgers Arms in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maplewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 10MStudio,1BA$999
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,525
West Mill Gardens$2.38/sq.ft. - The Astor1BR,1BA$1,795
South Orange Rose Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
The BEStudioStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, NJ and Nearby

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maplewood area is the $1.40 price per square foot 51 Arverne Ter Model at 51 Arverne Ter, Unit #2 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Maplewood apartment is the 13 Garwood Pl Model at 13 Garwood Pl starting at $2,650 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Lower Clinton Hill 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.
51 Arverne Ter, Unit #251 Arverne Ter3BR,1BA$1.40
13 Garwood Pl13 Garwood Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.77
10 Adams St, Unit Rohan Levy10 Adams St3BR,1BA$1.92
48 Ellis Ave, Unit 148 Ellis Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
43 Frederick Ter, Unit 2nd Floor43 Frederick Ter3BR,1BA$2.04
51 Norwood St, Unit 1st Floor51 Norwood St2BR,1BA$1.67
575 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 0575 Stuyvesant Ave1BR,1BA$0.70
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1.91
76 Union Ave76 Union Ave1BR,1BA$2.04
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2510 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maplewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Maplewood?

There are currently 653 Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, NJ with pricing that ranges from $800 to $9,100. There are also 132 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Maplewood ranging from $1,275 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Maplewood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Maplewood ranges from $1,275 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,969.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Maplewood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Maplewood range from $1,850 to $8,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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