Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ from $1,200 (56 Rentals)

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Union Bridge Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Union Bridge Gardens

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

82 Chestnut St

82 Chestnut StRutherford, NJ 07070
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120 Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Park Place

120-122 Park PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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Yorkview Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yorkview Gardens

329 Hackensack StCarlstadt, NJ 07072
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Ridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge Apartments

13-19 Ridge RdLyndhurst, NJ 07071
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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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Park West Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West Terrace

152 Park AveEast Rutherford, NJ 07073
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196-198 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

196-198 9th St

196-198 9th StPassaic, NJ 07055

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Greylock Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greylock Apartments

291 Park AveNutley, NJ 07110
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Plaza Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Garden Apartments

1324 Paterson Plank RdSecaucus, NJ 07094
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Rutherford, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rutherford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rutherford, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Clifton Manor in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood priced from $1,650. 128 Chestnut St in the The Bindery neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Clifton Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
128 Chestnut St1A1BR,1BA$1,795
Copper Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Foxhall ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,810
Park West GardensOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,815
Schopmann Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,895
The Gardens At Wesmont Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,899
Hillside Gardens Apartment HomesSM1BD (HS)1BR,1BA$1,900
The PenningtonE StudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Cliff View Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rutherford area is the $1.94 price per square foot 649 New Jersey Ave Model at 649 New Jersey Ave, Unit #1 in the in the The Bindery neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Rutherford apartment is the 220 Hayward Pl Model at 220 Hayward Pl, Unit Floor 2 starting at $3,200 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Passaic 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.
649 New Jersey Ave, Unit #1649 New Jersey Ave3BR,2BA$1.94
220 Hayward Pl, Unit Floor 2220 Hayward Pl3BR,2BA$1.94
104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor104 Eastern Way3BR,1BA$2.00
50 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 350 Stuyvesant Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
175 Union Ave, Unit ABCDE175 Union Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Cliff View Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.19
The PenningtonE 1 bed1BR,1BA$2.51
403 Park Ave, Unit F403 Park Ave1BR,1BA$2.35
The Towers at Passaic Park521-1x11BR,1BA$2.42
15 College Pl, Unit A15 College Pl1BR,1BA$2.43

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Getting Around Rutherford, NJ

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 The Clifton Manor listed at $1,650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Apartment is $1,795 at Copper Ridge 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 $2,095 at Copper Ridge 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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