Cheap Homes for Rent in Maplewood, NJ from $1,200 (36 Rentals)

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property at 79 Hopkins Pl

$1,275

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$1,275
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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79 Hopkins Pl

IrvingtonNJ07111
property at 39 Smalley Terrace

$1,700

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$1,700
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 Smalley Terrace, Unit 1

39 Smalley Terrace
IrvingtonNJ07111

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property at 38 Unity Ave

$1,890

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$1,890
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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38 Unity Ave, Unit 40

38 Unity Ave
NewarkNJ07106
property at 367 Sanford Ave

$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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367 Sanford Ave

NewarkNJ07106

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property at 115 Mead St

$2,000

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$2,000
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 28

115 Mead St, Unit 1

115 Mead St
NewarkNJ07106
property at 372 Valley St

$2,100

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$2,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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372 Valley St, Unit C1F

372 Valley St
South OrangeNJ07079

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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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 $1,285. Rutgers Arms in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maplewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,550
113-117 Vose AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,720
Larchmont Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,725
Summit House4Rm 1Bd 1.5Ba DR LR Full Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,767

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, NJ and Nearby

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maplewood area is the $1.22 price per square foot 47 Fabyan Pl Model at 47 Fabyan Pl, Unit 2 in the in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Maplewood apartment is the 74 Kenmore Ave Model at 74 Kenmore Ave, Unit #1 starting at $2,700 with a $1.50 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.
47 Fabyan Pl, Unit 247 Fabyan Pl4BR,2BA$1.22
74 Kenmore Ave, Unit #174 Kenmore Ave3BR,2BA$1.50
32 Union Pl, Unit 2FL32 Union Pl3BR,1BA$1.59
36 Abbotsford Ave, Unit 236 Abbotsford Ave3BR,2BA$1.90
13 Garwood Pl13 Garwood Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.73
51 Lincoln Pl, Unit First floor51 Lincoln Pl3BR,1BA$1.47
309 Ellis Ave309 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.54
267 Ellis Ave, Unit 001267 Ellis Ave2BR,1BA$1.48
Summit House4Rm 1Bd 1.5Ba DR LR Full Kitchen1BR,1.5BA$1.86
348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3348 Boyden AveStudio ,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maplewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Maplewood?

There are currently 635 Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $6,600. There are also 112 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Maplewood ranging from $1,275 to $6,250.

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 $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,857.

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 $1,800 to $6,395, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $4,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,350.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.