Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, NJ from $1,600 (28 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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property at 329 Wagaraw Rd

$950

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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329 Wagaraw Rd

HawthorneNJ07506
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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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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: 01/22/2026

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
Northwest Ridgewood$3,250$1,85019
Northeast Ridgewood$3,595$1,85050
Southeast Ridgewood$4,482$1,70083
Southwest Ridgewood$4,970$1,74964

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 $1,749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ridgewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairlawn Properties3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
35 McKinley1 BD1BR,1BA$1,749
Hollow Run at Fair Lawn3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
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
Livana Fair Lawn 55+A16 - 1BR 1BA (739 SF)1BR,1BA$2,475
East Gate at Ridgewood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,495
Hedges at HawthorneA21BR,1BA$2,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, NJ

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood area is the $1.83 price per square foot $3.20/sq.ft. - The Hunterdon Model at Fair Lawn Commons in the in the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Ridgewood apartment is the $3.00/sq.ft. - 2A.2 Model at Fair Lawn Promenade starting at $3,970 with a $3.00 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.
Fair Lawn Commons$3.20/sq.ft. - The Hunterdon2BR,2BA$1.83
Fair Lawn Promenade$3.00/sq.ft. - 2A.22BR,2BA$3.00
111 E Ridgewood Ave2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$2.73
Hawthorne SquareAshton2BR,2BA$2.96
East Gate at Ridgewood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.77
Oak Manor Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 880 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$3.07
35 McKinley2 BD2BR,1BA$3.05
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

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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 $4,074.

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 8 regular apartments in Ridgewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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