
Cheap Apartments for Rent in River Edge, NJ from $1,179 (76 Rentals)
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Continental Gardens

Royal Court Apartments, LLC

Steuben Arms

River Edge Commons

River Terrace Gardens

Courtyard at Prospect

New Milford Estates

State Gardens

Summit on Prospect
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FAO Gardens

Brookchester Apartments

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50 Anderson St

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10 McKinley Ave, Unit #4

377 Passaic St

Clinton Arms

Prospect Ridge

The Cornerstone
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The Ivanhoe

The Johnson House

Cambridge Manor

Oak Terrace

Cadillac Manor

Briarwood Commons

The Crossings at Maywood Apartments

140 Prospect

Print House
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Ora

Dorchester Manor Apartments

Meridia Metro

Meridia On Main

60 W Madison Ave

Excelsior II

Woolworth Residences

Summit Manor

The Carlyle

191 Union St, Unit 3
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Prospect Place

Carriage House

281 Park St, Unit 2i

Madison Arms Apartments

The Newport

The Eldorado

Teaneck Properties

Maybrook Garden Apartments

Beverly Gardens

Kent Apartments of Dumont
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River Edge, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Edge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap River Edge Studio Apartments | $2,246 | $1,629 | $3,090 |
| Cheap River Edge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $1,179 | $3,818 |
| Cheap River Edge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,515 | $1,995 | $7,495 |
| Cheap River Edge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,333 | $1,845 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available River Edge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in River Edge, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Courtyard at Prospect in the Northwest Teaneck neighborhood priced from $1,426. FAO Gardens in the Northwest Teaneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Edge apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard at Prospect | 4 Room 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,426 |
| FAO Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,705 |
| Brookchester Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,720 |
| Royal Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 45 Linden | 45 Linden - 09 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| New Milford Estates | 3 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Summit on Prospect | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Clinton Arms | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Edge, NJ
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Edge area is the $2.65 price per square foot 3BR 2 BA Model at 1070 River Rd in the in the Northwest Teaneck neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value River Edge apartment is the TWO BEDROOMS Model at 140 Prospect starting at $3,045 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Hackensack Teaneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Edge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1070 River Rd | 3BR 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| 140 Prospect | TWO BEDROOMS | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| The Atrium @ Anderson Station | 2-2 (1155) | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| Excelsior II | B/R | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Summit Manor | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 10 McKinley Ave, Unit #4 | 10 McKinley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 50 Anderson St | 50 Anderson St | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| FAO Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Oak Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Courtyard at Prospect | 4 Room 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Edge Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Edge?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Edge is at Brookchester Apartments listed at $1,720.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Edge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Edge Apartment is $1,705 at FAO Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Edge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Edge is starting from $1,426 at Courtyard at Prospect.
What is the most affordable River Edge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River Edge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Excelsior II and starts from $3,200.
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