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Rockaway, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rockaway Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockaway, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillside Gardens priced from $1,785. Clinton Manor Arms Apartments in the Downtown Dover neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,890. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockaway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,785
Clinton Manor Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,890
69 King St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockaway, NJ and Nearby

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockaway area is the $1.79 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Hillside Gardens in the starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Rockaway apartment is the 1BR Model at Rock Pointe starting at $2,375 with a $2.24 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockaway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hillside GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.79
Rock Pointe1BR1BR,1BA$2.24
6 Orchard St6 Orchard St2BR,1BA$3.10
Country Village2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$3.06
Boulders at Rockaway1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Rustic RidgeModel B1BR,1BA$2.75
Station Village at Denville03 One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.78
69 King St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Meridia Transit Plaza1B81BR,1BA$3.25
Clinton Manor Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockaway

What type of rentals are currently available in Rockaway?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Rockaway, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $4,250. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rockaway ranging from $2,190 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rockaway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rockaway ranges from $2,190 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,906.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rockaway?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rockaway range from $2,700 to $3,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,450.

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