
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockaway, NJ from $1,000 (30 Rentals)
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Hillside Gardens

Rockaway Gardens Apartments

Rustic Ridge

Boulders at Rockaway

150 E Main St

Rock Pointe
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Crestview Gardens

Pinefield Manor

69 King St

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53 Beech St, Unit A, Unit A

Meridia Transit Plaza

Station Village at Denville
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Denville Manor

3 W Fairview Ave

61 Circle Dr

One Thompson Avenue

15 Meridia

Dover Hills Apartments

680 NJ-15
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2350 NJ-10

Clinton Manor Arms Apartments

2889 NJ-10

76 Belmont Ave

134 Chestnut St

23 E Hanover Ave

2216 Gates Ct
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124 E Main St

18 Cooper Dr
Rockaway, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockaway?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rockaway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $1,139 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Rockaway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,869 | $2,055 | $3,625 |
| Cheap Rockaway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $2,500 | $3,600 |
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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 $1,895. 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 | $1,895 |
| Rockaway Gardens Apartments | Colonial Style by level | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Clinton Manor Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Country Village | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Rustic Ridge | Model B | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Meridia Transit Plaza | 1.5B4.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Boulders at Rockaway | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| Denville Manor | 3.5 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockaway, NJ
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockaway area is the $2.08 price per square foot 2BR Model at Rock Pointe in the starting from $2,805. The second greatest value Rockaway apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Hillside Gardens starting at $1,850 with a $1.85 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 | $2.08 |
| Hillside Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Rockaway Gardens Apartments | Colonial Style 3 bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Boulders at Rockaway | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Rustic Ridge | Model B | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Denville Manor | 3.5 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Meridia Transit Plaza | 1.5B4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Country Village | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| 69 King St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 53 Beech St, Unit A | 53 Beech St | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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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 $2,055 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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