Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ from $1,200 (70 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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The Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gate

17 Meadow RdRutherford, 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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Rutherford, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rutherford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rutherford, NJ is a Studio unit found at Mount Pleasant Village Apartments in the Delawanna neighborhood priced from $1,450. Jasontown II in the Lakeview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mount Pleasant Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Jasontown II1 Bedroom (Mid)1BR,1BA$1,525
Park West GardensOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,695
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
128 Chestnut St1A1BR,1BA$1,795
Copper Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Hillside Gardens Apartment HomesLG0BD (HS)Studio,1BA$1,825
The Gardens At Wesmont Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,899
The PenningtonE StudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford, NJ

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rutherford area is the $2.27 price per square foot 220 Hayward Pl Model at 220 Hayward Pl, Unit Floor 2 in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Rutherford apartment is the 104 Eastern Way Model at 104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor starting at $3,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the The Bindery 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.
220 Hayward Pl, Unit Floor 2220 Hayward Pl3BR,2BA$2.27
104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor104 Eastern Way3BR,1BA$2.00
Sofi LyndhurstB42BR,2BA$2.52
15 College Pl, Unit A15 College Pl2BR,1BA$2.19
403 Park Ave, Unit F403 Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
155 Union Ave, Unit F155 Union Ave1BR,1BA$2.27
The PenningtonE 1 bed1BR,1BA$2.51
118 Washington Ave, Unit top floor118 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$2.43
Park West GardensOne Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$2.42
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,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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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 Mount Pleasant Village Apartments listed at $1,450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Apartment is $1,525 at Mount Pleasant Village 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 $2,200 at 58 Ettrick Ter.

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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