Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, NJ from $1,600 (37 Rentals)

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535 E Ridgewood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

535 E Ridgewood Ave

535 E Ridgewood AveRidgewood, NJ 07450
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Heights Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heights Gardens

5 Heights RdRidgewood, NJ 07450
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TPK Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TPK Apartments

174 S Maple AveRidgewood, NJ 07450
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property at 20-30-30 Ridge Rd

$2,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20-30-30 Ridge Rd, Unit A8, Unit A8

20-30-30 Ridge Rd
RidgewoodNJ07450

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property at 329 Wagaraw Rd

$1,025

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329 Wagaraw Rd

HawthorneNJ07506
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Texel Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Texel Apartments

45 Maltbie AveMidland Park, NJ 07432
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Arnhem Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arnhem Apartments

636 Godwin AveMidland Park, NJ 07432
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Midland Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Apartments

110 Midland AveMidland Park, NJ 07432
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Ridgewood, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ridgewood, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ridgewood, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ridgewood Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Ridgewood$5,100$1,75090
Northwest Ridgewood$5,100$1,85022
Southeast Ridgewood$5,100$1,75073
Southwest Ridgewood$5,100$1,79956

Cheapest Available Ridgewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ridgewood, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairlawn Properties in the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood priced from $1,695. 35 McKinley in the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ridgewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairlawn Properties3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
35 McKinley1 BD1BR,1BA$1,799
Hawthorne Garden1BD/1BA Upgraded Units1BR,1BA$1,850
Lafayette Park Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,900
139 Royal1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Waldwick StationA21BR,1BA$2,476
East Gate at Ridgewood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,525
263 Franklin Ave. ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,550
Livana Fair Lawn 55+A18 - 1BR 1BA (746 SF)1BR,1BA$2,575
The Glen at Glen Rock Station1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, NJ

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood area is the $2.99 price per square foot Ashton Model at Hawthorne Square in the in the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood starting from $3,125. The second greatest value Ridgewood apartment is the 1BR/1BA Model at East Gate at Ridgewood starting at $2,525 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne SquareAshton2BR,2BA$2.99
East Gate at Ridgewood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.81
Oak Manor Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 880 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$3.07
Fair Lawn Preserve2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.31
263 Franklin Ave. ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.30
Waldwick StationA21BR,1BA$3.31
Hawthorne Garden1BD/1BA Upgraded Units1BR,1BA$2.64
Lafayette Park Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.71
Fairlawn Properties4 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.03
35 McKinley1 BD1BR,1BA$2.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgewood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgewood?

The cheapest apartment in Ridgewood is Fairlawn Properties which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Ridgewood costs $5,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ridgewood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Ridgewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ridgewood?

Cheap apartments in Ridgewood have an average cost of $155 which is $4,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgewood.

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