Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ from $1,100 (72 Rentals)

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86 Chestnut St
$1,950 - $2,100
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86 Chestnut St

86 Chestnut StRutherford, NJ 07070
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Union Bridge Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Bridge Gardens

153 Darwin AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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82 Chestnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

82 Chestnut St

82 Chestnut StRutherford, NJ 07070
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128 Chestnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

128 Chestnut St

128 Chestnut StRutherford, NJ 07070
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33 Hayward Pl

WallingtonNJ07057
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Park West Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West Terrace

152 Park AveEast Rutherford, NJ 07073
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Yorkview Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yorkview Gardens

329 Hackensack StCarlstadt, NJ 07072
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Rutherford, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rutherford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rutherford, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Jasontown Apartments in the Lakeview neighborhood priced from $1,500. Foxhall Apartments in the Passaic Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,500
Foxhall ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,700
Arlington Park ApartmentsRENOVATED ONE BEDROOM RESIDENCE1BR,1BA$1,710
Rutherford Heights$2.27/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
479-485 Hoboken Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Hillside Gardens Apartment HomesLG0BD (HS)Studio,1BA$1,752
Copper Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
430 Ridge Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rutherford area is the $0.28 price per square foot 86 Chestnut St Model at 86 Chestnut St in the in the The Bindery neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Rutherford apartment is the 71 Saint Marys Pl Model at 71 Saint Marys Pl, Unit 1 starting at $4,800 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Kingsland Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rutherford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
86 Chestnut St86 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$0.28
71 Saint Marys Pl, Unit 171 Saint Marys Pl4BR,4BA$2.05
728 Golden Ave, Unit 2728 Golden Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor104 Eastern Way3BR,1BA$1.84
East Gate of Nutley57 E Centre St - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.04
PARKVIEW LUXURY APARTMENTSB1BR,1BA$2.24
151 Passaic St, Unit apartment151 Passaic St2BR,1BA$1.75
150 Union Ave, Unit C150 Union Ave2BR,1BA$2.16
216 Park Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.17
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 BDRM Third floor1BR,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rutherford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rutherford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rutherford is at Hillside Gardens Apartment Homes listed at $1,752.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Apartment is $1,500 at Jasontown Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rutherford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rutherford is starting from $1,525 at Jasontown Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rutherford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rutherford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 68 Hammond Ave and starts from $2,300.

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