Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Millburn, NJ from $1,000 (42 Rentals)

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Millburn Mews
1 Bedroom Apartments

Millburn Mews

56 Mechanic StMillburn, NJ 07041
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Dayna Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dayna Commons

295 Millburn AveMillburn, NJ 07041

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Larchmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Larchmont Manor

2730-2746 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Walker Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walker Court

45 Morris AveSpringfield, NJ 07081
property at 57C Troy Dr

$2,200

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57C Troy Dr

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Downtown, Millburn, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Millburn, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Short Hills Gardens priced from $1,820. Normandy Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Millburn, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Short Hills Gardens1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,820
Normandy Village1 Bedroom Elite1BR,1BA$1,999
General Greene Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 634 sqft1BR,1BA$2,097
Short Hills Village Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,099
510 Millburn Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2,100
Titan Union Luxury Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,192
Centurion Union Center1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,375
COLUMBIA COURT, LLCESSEX II1BR,1BA$2,450
Summit HillOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NJ

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.44 price per square foot 2B3 Model at Short Hills Terrace in the in the South Mountain neighborhood starting from $4,762. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Cove at Springfield starting at $2,925 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Short Hills Terrace2B33BR,2.5BA$2.44
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Short Hills Club Village2 Bedroom H2BR,1.5BA$2.84
The Villas$3.08/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
The Club at Autumn RidgeThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.32
Avalon UnionA9L1BR,1BA$2.90
Spring Mill Manor$3.31/sq.ft. - E1BR,1BA$2.74
Summit HillOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.59
Short Hills Village Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.47
90 Millburn Ave, Unit 190 Millburn Ave1BR,1BA$2.73

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,820 at Short Hills Gardens.

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 $2,332 at General Greene Village Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeside at Briant Park and starts from $3,700.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.