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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 30

241 W Passaic St, Unit 11A, Unit 11A

241 W Passaic St
Rochelle ParkNJ07662

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Paramus, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Paramus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Paramus, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Swan Court Apartments in the Hackensack Teaneck neighborhood priced from $1,615. Brookchester Apartments in the Northwest Teaneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Paramus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Swan Court Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,615
Brookchester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,665
New Milford Estates2 Room Studio/Eff1BR,1BA$1,695
Fairlawn Properties3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
107 Ross Ave1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
51 1st St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Maybrook Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Temple ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,850
The IvanhoeStudio E/G LineStudio,1BA$1,875
Summit on ProspectRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paramus, NJ and Nearby

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paramus area is the $2.42 price per square foot 86 N Walnut St Model at 86 N Walnut St, Unit #2 in the in the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Paramus apartment is the B/R Model at Excelsior II starting at $2,500 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Northwest Teaneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paramus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
86 N Walnut St, Unit #286 N Walnut St2BR,1BA$2.42
Excelsior IIB/R1BR,1BA$2.55
Fairleigh ArmsA11BR,1BA$2.15
Olivia TerraceA21BR,1BA$2.42
246 Main St, Unit Apt #1246 Main St2BR,1BA$2.47
River Terrace GardensRTG-1b1b1BR,1BA$2.58
State Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$2.63
51 1st St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.39
107 Ross Ave1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
Maybrook Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paramus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Paramus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Paramus is at Brookchester Apartments listed at $1,665.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Paramus Apartment is $1,615 at Swan Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Paramus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Paramus is starting from $1,995 at New Milford Estates.

What is the most affordable Paramus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Paramus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fair Lawn Commons and starts from $3,795.

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

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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

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