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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 Upper 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
671 Lincoln1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, NJ and Nearby

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maplewood area is the $1.04 price per square foot 19 Chapman Pl Model at 19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place in the in the Upper Irvington neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Maplewood apartment is the 58 Grant Pl Model at 58 Grant Pl, Unit 58 Grant Pl starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Upper Irvington 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.
19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place19 Chapman Pl4BR,2BA$1.04
58 Grant Pl, Unit 58 Grant Pl58 Grant Pl4BR,1BA$0.89
109 Cummings St, Unit 1109 Cummings St2BR,1BA$1.25
63 Plymouth St, Unit Apt.#2- 63 Plymouth st.63 Plymouth St3BR,1BA$1.37
26 Finlay Pl, Unit G26 Finlay Pl5BR,1BA$1.78
309 Ellis Ave309 Ellis Ave3BR,1BA$1.77
South Orange Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
124-130 Ellis Ave1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$1.83
49 Fabyan Pl, Unit 3R49 Fabyan Pl3BR,1BA$1.78
67 Stockman Pl, Unit B67 Stockman Pl3BR,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maplewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Maplewood?

There are currently 663 Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $6,750. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Maplewood ranging from $1,200 to $18,000.

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 $1,200 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,552.

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 $1,775 to $6,485, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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