
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockaway, NJ from $1,000 (31 Rentals)
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Hillside Gardens

Rockaway Gardens Apartments

Rustic Ridge

Boulders at Rockaway

Rock Pointe

Crestview Gardens
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30 Maple Ave

69 King St

Pinefield Manor

124 E Main St

Meridia Transit Plaza

Denville Manor

80East
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Station Village at Denville

376 E Blackwell St

One Thompson Avenue

15 Meridia

680 NJ-15

Dover Hills Apartments

Country Village
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2350 NJ-10

2467 NJ-10

Clinton Manor Arms Apartments

2889 NJ-10

3 W Fairview Ave

2216 Gates Ct

74 Belmont Ave
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311 Old Boonton Rd

87 W Hanover Ave

318 Palmer Rd
Rockaway, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockaway?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rockaway Studio Apartments | $2,175 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
| Cheap Rockaway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $1,139 | $2,925 |
| Cheap Rockaway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $2,195 | $3,625 |
| Cheap Rockaway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,587 | $2,800 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Rockaway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockaway, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillside Gardens priced from $1,850. 69 King St in the Downtown Dover neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockaway apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 69 King St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Pinefield Manor | Largest 1 BR w/Dining Rm-walk-in closets | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
| Rockaway Gardens Apartments | Colonial Style by level | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Clinton Manor Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Rustic Ridge | Model B | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Meridia Transit Plaza | 1.5B4.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| 80East | Studio 1.1 | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
| Boulders at Rockaway | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Rock Pointe | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $2,790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockaway, NJ
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockaway area is the $2.07 price per square foot 2BR Model at Rock Pointe in the starting from $2,790. The second greatest value Rockaway apartment is the 01-AA Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Station Village at Denville starting at $3,400 with a $3.30 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockaway apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Pointe | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Station Village at Denville | 01-AA Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Hillside Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Pinefield Manor | Largest 1 BR w/Dining Rm-walk-in closets | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Rustic Ridge | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Rockaway Gardens Apartments | Colonial Style 3 bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Boulders at Rockaway | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Meridia Transit Plaza | 1.5B4.1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 69 King St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 80East | Studio 1.1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockaway Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockaway Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockaway Apartment is $1,850 at Hillside Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rockaway Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rockaway is starting from $2,195 at Hillside Gardens.
What is the most affordable Rockaway Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rockaway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rockaway Gardens Apartments and starts from $2,800.
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